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R399 ADL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,832 mi
Last recorded50,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 44,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,323 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,040 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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R399 ADL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R399 ADL, 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 R399 ADL registered?

R399 ADL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R399 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 ADL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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