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R308 HTY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,419 mi
Last recorded41,419 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 HTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,230 miles

n/s rear park brake slightly low on performance

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,770 miles

n/s rear brake may need adjustment

o/s rear sill very corroded (not holed)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,954 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,213 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres perished n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,583 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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R308 HTY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R308 HTY, 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 R308 HTY registered?

R308 HTY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R308 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 HTY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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