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R874 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 112,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various body and underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,710 miles

All anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Sep 2013 106,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

All anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2012 102,488 miles

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,797 miles

front brake grab.

front brake imbalance.

lazy catalytic converter.

lazy n/s park brake.

o/s front shocker damp.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 99,781 miles

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

front brake grab.

front brake imbalance.

lazy catalytic converter.

lazy n/s park brake.

o/s front shocker damp.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,669 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,688 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outside wall condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise n/s/f tyre outside wall condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,971 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,218 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 69,218 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 66,643 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 66,643 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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R874 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R874 UKK, 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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R874 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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