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R97 UOR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 UOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 125,670 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 125,657 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 125,657 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,768 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,214 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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R97 UOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R97 UOR, 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 R97 UOR registered?

R97 UOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R97 UOR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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