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R805 WKX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 WKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 33,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,515 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,936 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,770 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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R805 WKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R805 WKX, 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 R805 WKX registered?

R805 WKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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