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R455 WUD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 WUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,236 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 107,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,664 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,627 miles

n/s outer rear sill area is corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R455 WUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R455 WUD, 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 R455 WUD registered?

R455 WUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1997.

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