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R944 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,659 mi
Last recorded49,659 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,695 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,579 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components painted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,406 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,253 miles

all suspension components covered in underseal

ns wiper smeary

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components covered in underseal

ns wiper slightly smeary

very slight oil residue on sump

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,191 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 'A' pillar post has slight corrosion at top.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,191 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 'A' pillar post has slight corrosion at top.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,626 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,380 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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R944 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R944 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 R944 UKK registered?

R944 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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