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R412 FTN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,119 miles

exh tailpipe missing causing problems with emissions

nsf inner face brake disc worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,061 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,649 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,134 miles

nearside rear and offside rear lower outer sills slight corrosion but not to excess

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,295 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,176 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R412 FTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R412 FTN, 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 R412 FTN registered?

R412 FTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R412 FTN safe to buy?

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