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R405 HDE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 HDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,666 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,439 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,121 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 64,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,762 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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R405 HDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 R405 HDE, 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 R405 HDE registered?

R405 HDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R405 HDE 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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