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R687 CUB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,630 mi
Last recorded29,630 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 CUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 29,453 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 28,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 28,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 27,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,072 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,973 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 25,166 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 247,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,881 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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R687 CUB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R687 CUB, 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 R687 CUB registered?

R687 CUB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R687 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 CUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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