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R84 ULX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 69,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 67,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,664 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,059 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 66,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,154 miles

Exhaust Tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 63,492 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjustable (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed and re-positioned sticker

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear small rust hole in inner wheelarch

Fail 22 Mar 2019 61,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear small rust hole in inner wheelarch

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,695 miles

front exhaust heat shield is vibrating.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,695 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield is vibrating.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,417 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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R84 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R84 ULX, 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 R84 ULX registered?

R84 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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