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R776 UNT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 UNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 72,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 71,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 69,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,928 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear sill badley corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,598 miles

nearside rear sill badly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,572 miles

offside rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,685 miles

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

offside rear sill slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,678 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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R776 UNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R776 UNT, 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 R776 UNT registered?

R776 UNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R776 UNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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