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R844 YTR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 YTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,738 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive secondary layer exposed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 80,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive secondary layer exposed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,057 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal Corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 77,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading was 0.610 pass is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,237 miles

nearside front tyre perishing .

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perishing .

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp lens slightly insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,826 miles

front suspension has surface rust on wishbones and calipers

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,097 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,201 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,143 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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R844 YTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R844 YTR, 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 R844 YTR registered?

R844 YTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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