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R843 VOE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,906 mi
Last recorded147,906 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 VOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 147,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 147,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 143,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 141,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 139,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 137,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 132,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,864 miles

front brake discs inner faces very badly rusting

numerous suspension components badly rusting

rear of both sill panel areas rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,829 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn

numerous suspension and subframe components rusting

off side front metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,413 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

numerous suspension components rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs inner faces rusting

near side rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

numerous suspension components rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 111,426 miles

off side front metal brake pipe starting to rust

several suspension components rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2009 106,663 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 106,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,514 miles

off side and near side front brake discs inner faces rusting

off side rear brake disc outer face rusting badly

several suspension components rusting

slight bulge in near side front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,867 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

off side rear brake disc outer face rusting badly

rear of off side and near side outer sill panels rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,406 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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R843 VOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R843 VOE, 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 R843 VOE registered?

R843 VOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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