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R921 MPR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,463 mi
Last recorded36,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 MPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 35,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flang (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,567 miles

Both rear tyres side walls perrished

Fail 2 May 2012 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres side walls perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,321 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,126 miles

Excess hand brake travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,221 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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R921 MPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R921 MPR, 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 R921 MPR registered?

R921 MPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R921 MPR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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