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R896 YAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,586 mi
Last recorded75,586 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower front wing rusted but not likely to become detached

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure outer wing panel, corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill panel corroded, inner strengthening sill unaffected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,575 miles

Front tyres both dated 2012

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose outer wing panel, corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded, inner strengthening sill unaffected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,774 miles

Both front tyres are 10years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age relate perishing, 2005 fitment date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age relate perishing, 2005 fitment date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Nearside front lower wing corroded but secure

Offside Rear Lower Offside rear lower wing corroded but secure

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,777 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,470 miles

o/s/r sill/arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,517 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,517 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,901 miles

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

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,901 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,352 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R896 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R896 YAH, 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 R896 YAH registered?

R896 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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