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R994 EDO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 EDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 22,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 22,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,084 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 22,084 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 21,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 21,742 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2016 21,712 miles

All brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,544 miles

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,104 miles

N/S front & rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,855 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,542 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,135 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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R994 EDO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R994 EDO, 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 R994 EDO registered?

R994 EDO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R994 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 EDO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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