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R637 AKM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 AKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,153 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,257 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,084 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,584 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,110 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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R637 AKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R637 AKM, 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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What year was R637 AKM registered?

R637 AKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R637 AKM safe to buy?

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