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M679 ABV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,222 mi
Last recorded167,222 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 167,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper damp at park lever

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central chassis leg damaged (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 149,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 141,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 136,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 130,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 130,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 128,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 1,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 119,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 119,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M679 ABV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M679 ABV, 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 M679 ABV registered?

M679 ABV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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