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R392 DHO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,043 mi
Last recorded96,043 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 DHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 87,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 60,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,511 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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R392 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R392 DHO, 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 R392 DHO registered?

R392 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R392 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 DHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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