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R641 UFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Kat Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,680 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 82,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Vehicle presented for MOT test with suspension bolts loose/insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,761 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,383 miles

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

Sidewalls starting to crack on both front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,038 miles

Corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,546 miles

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

rear brakes noisey, will require rear wheels to be removed for investigation

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R641 UFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R641 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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R641 UFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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