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R324 RBW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 RBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,122 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 97,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 96,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,047 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,177 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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R324 RBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R324 RBW, 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 R324 RBW registered?

R324 RBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R324 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 RBW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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