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R949 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,672 mi
Last recorded16,672 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2021 16,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,861 miles

Rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,109 miles

front and rear brake disc's pitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,903 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,942 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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R949 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R949 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 R949 UKK registered?

R949 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R949 UKK safe to buy?

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