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R599 NCU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 NCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,218 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 67,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill shows corrosion

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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R599 NCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R599 NCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R599 NCU registered?

R599 NCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R599 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 NCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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