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N60 MOL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,719 mi
Last recorded88,719 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 MOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,703 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 88,703 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 83,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 74,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,018 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 59,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,169 miles

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills--corrosion evident.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills--corrosion evident.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,961 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 48,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,985 miles

been in accident

corrosion on discs

suspect front wheel slighty out of allighment couldnt find no damage

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,190 miles

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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N60 MOL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N60 MOL, 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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N60 MOL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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