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R900 NED

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,306 mi
Last recorded64,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 NED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,306 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 58,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 53,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 50,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 50,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 49,728 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 48,950 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 48,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 48,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,547 miles

Nearside Rear Low effort Parkbrake

Pass 24 May 2017 46,695 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 46,680 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,040 miles

Corrosion to both sills at the rear

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,396 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,058 miles

Advise NSR outer skin corroded around the sill.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,558 miles

Advise handbrake travel †

Advise rear pads

Advise rear subframe supports missing or incomplete

Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,558 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise handbrake travel

Advise rear pads.

Advise rear subframe supports missing or incomplete

Pass 28 Jan 2006 24,802 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

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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R900 NED is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R900 NED, 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 R900 NED registered?

R900 NED is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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