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1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 CRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,074 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,117 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,693 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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260 CRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 260 CRK, 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 260 CRK registered?

260 CRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is 260 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260 CRK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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