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R727 YKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,340 mi
Last recorded93,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 YKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 93,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 92,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,595 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust emissions just within limits

Fail 14 Apr 2022 92,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust emissions just within limits

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 92,577 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,573 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,288 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front floor pan (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake test not attempted due to leak of fluid from pipe

Pass 4 May 2018 91,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,606 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,740 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,013 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 83,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,255 miles

all discs corroded

hand brake travel

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,700 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,230 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,705 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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R727 YKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R727 YKN, 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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R727 YKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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