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MAZ 7753

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,771 mi
Last recorded169,771 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 7753
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 169,771 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 169,771 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 146,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 146,438 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 144,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 143,334 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 143,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 141,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 134,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 132,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 130,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 125,739 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 125,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 111,927 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2005 106,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MAZ 7753 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MAZ 7753, 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 MAZ 7753 registered?

MAZ 7753 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is MAZ 7753 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 7753 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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