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A16 AMX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer front vehicle stucture,heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,402 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrosion nearside outer front

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrosion nearside outer front

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,085 miles

both rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,670 miles

rear fog light bulb appears low output

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,232 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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A16 AMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A16 AMX, 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 A16 AMX registered?

A16 AMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is A16 AMX safe to buy?

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