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MXI 664

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,398 mi
Last recorded119,398 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 664
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear reflector missing

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear reflector missing

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,000 miles

offside front steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 101,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,519 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,431 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 75,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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MXI 664 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXI 664, 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 MXI 664 registered?

MXI 664 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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