MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front registration plate is loose
the bottom of the engine is oily
Clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing
Engine/Gearbox oily
Front Number plate loose
Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)
Offside Rear Inner sill is corroding
engine is bit oily
Both rear inner sills corroded
Engine oily
Front Number plate loose
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear inner sills corroded
Engine oily
Front Number plate loose
parking brake low effort
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perishing and nail in offside rear tyre
corrosion to front and rear suspension joints
corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill,both rear lower inner and outer wheel arches
handbrake travel
high level brake light not working
nearside front chassis rail corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to rust
n/s/r brake just starting to judder
offside front tyre very poor
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M5 XRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 M5 XRX, 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
How do I check the history of M5 XRX?
You can check the full history of M5 XRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M5 XRX registered?
M5 XRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1997.
Is M5 XRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for M5 XRX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M5 XRX have outstanding finance?
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