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R64 YYC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,160 mi
Last recorded34,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 32,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 28,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 28,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to amount of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2019 28,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 28,886 miles

Horn not working horn non functional (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,627 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,706 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 25,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R64 YYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R64 YYC, 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 R64 YYC registered?

R64 YYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R64 YYC safe to buy?

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