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AAZ 9087

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 9087
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,869 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,170 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,921 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,994 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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AAZ 9087 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAZ 9087, 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 AAZ 9087 registered?

AAZ 9087 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is AAZ 9087 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 9087 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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