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FXI 5000

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,506 mi
Last recorded136,506 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 5000
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 136,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 131,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,376 miles

front fuel pipes/brake pipes have slight corrsion

near side and off side floor pans slight corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 128,345 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 117,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,944 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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FXI 5000 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXI 5000, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXI 5000 registered?

FXI 5000 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is FXI 5000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXI 5000 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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