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33 WKE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,124 mi
Last recorded3,124 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

Registration33 WKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 3,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 2,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 2,881 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,777 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,699 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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33 WKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 33 WKE, 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 33 WKE registered?

33 WKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is 33 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 WKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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