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R961 UKK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,667 mi
Last recorded20,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 20,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,336 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,035 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 18,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 171,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,533 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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R961 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R961 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 R961 UKK registered?

R961 UKK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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