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R912 TKY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 TKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 21,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 20,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 20,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,046 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,635 miles

Nearside Front 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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R912 TKY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R912 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R912 TKY registered?

R912 TKY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R912 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 TKY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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