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R449 FBX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 FBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,222 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,153 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 58,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,028 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,331 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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R449 FBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R449 FBX, 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 R449 FBX registered?

R449 FBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R449 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 FBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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