MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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R785 UNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R785 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 R785 UNT registered?
R785 UNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R785 UNT safe to buy?
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