MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both side front tyres perishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both side front tyres perishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust rattling ??
Both side rear outer sills starting to corrode??
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R361 FRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R361 FRN, 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 R361 FRN registered?
R361 FRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R361 FRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R361 FRN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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