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R745 DDA

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 DDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 38,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,007 miles

n/s wiper insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2018 33,055 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,411 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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R745 DDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R745 DDA, 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 R745 DDA registered?

R745 DDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R745 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 DDA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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