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R634 UFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,982 mi
Last recorded60,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 60,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 60,879 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,598 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 60,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X- Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,997 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X- Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 59,524 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,424 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel arches corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel arches corroding

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,747 miles

N/S/R ROAD WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,851 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,438 miles

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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R634 UFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 R634 UFC, 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.

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R634 UFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R634 UFC 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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