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R907 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,931 mi
Last recorded95,931 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,126 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 62,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 56,490 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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R907 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R907 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 R907 UKK registered?

R907 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R907 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 UKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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