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M909 FTC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 FTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 87,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 64,023 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 64,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M909 FTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M909 FTC, 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 M909 FTC registered?

M909 FTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is M909 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M909 FTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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