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B8 CFO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 106,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 106,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner floor panal slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,613 miles

Offside Front Inner drivers floor slight corrosion.

Offside Front Upper shocker slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,525 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 102,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 97,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,986 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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B8 CFO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B8 CFO, 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 B8 CFO registered?

B8 CFO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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The MOT history for B8 CFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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