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R690 EUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,085 mi
Last recorded88,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 EUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 86,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,406 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,989 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,823 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,876 miles

rear b/pads getting low

Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,836 miles

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

all pads v.low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,061 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

near side front tyre edge worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,680 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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R690 EUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R690 EUM, 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 R690 EUM registered?

R690 EUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R690 EUM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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