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R883 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,689 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 60,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,253 miles

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 55,225 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,924 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,492 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting in corrod

rear brake pads look low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,376 miles

offside rear tyre starting to misshape

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,927 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,096 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,516 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,681 miles

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

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

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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R883 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R883 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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What year was R883 UKK registered?

R883 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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