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R886 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,715 mi
Last recorded23,715 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 23,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,025 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 22,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 22,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,639 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 19,254 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,963 miles

N/S/R Tyre is perishing due to its age,DOT 195< which means it was made in 1995.O/S/R Tyre is also perished due to its age DOT 185< this tyre was also made in 1995.The recommended maximum age of road tyre is 10 years for safety reasons.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,595 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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R886 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R886 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 R886 UKK registered?

R886 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R886 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 UKK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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