MOT Status
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42,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer sill corroded
all tyres perrishing
handbrake has long travel
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer sill corroded
all tyres perrishing
handbrake has long travel
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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B12 DEA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 B12 DEA, 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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How do I check the history of B12 DEA?
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What year was B12 DEA registered?
B12 DEA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is B12 DEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B12 DEA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B12 DEA have outstanding finance?
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