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R724 XKX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,289 mi
Last recorded84,289 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 XKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 81,716 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,779 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing and turbo cooler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has some corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has some corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cooling fan damaged and cowling is hitting the front anti roll bar

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner arch slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner arch slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,016 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car is very low

osf brake has slight binding

osf wheel has slight buckle

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,288 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 16 Aug 2016 71,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,551 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 59,671 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 55,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 51,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,212 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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R724 XKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R724 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R724 XKX registered?

R724 XKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R724 XKX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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