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R925 MPR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,535 mi
Last recorded29,535 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 MPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,535 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 29,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,701 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,379 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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R925 MPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R925 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 R925 MPR registered?

R925 MPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R925 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 MPR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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