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R381 CUR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 CUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,208 miles

both reat lower outer sills slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,645 miles

both rear lower outer sills rusty

front registration plate cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,643 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower outer sills rusty

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,568 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,965 miles

advanced corrosion to rear of os sill

Fail 24 Jul 2006 82,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R381 CUR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R381 CUR, 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 R381 CUR registered?

R381 CUR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R381 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 CUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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