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M33 EAB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,598 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,751 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 66,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,319 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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M33 EAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 M33 EAB, 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 M33 EAB registered?

M33 EAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is M33 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 EAB 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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