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R476 PAO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 PAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,979 miles

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,127 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,909 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 78,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underneath of vehicle has rust corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2008 78,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underneath of vehicle has rust corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,138 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

(1)front no. plate cracked.(2)n/s/rear tyre 2.0 m.m.on inner edge.(3)front brake discs inner surfaces corroding.(4)rear brake discs inner/outer surfaces rusting. corroding.(4)rear brake

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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R476 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R476 PAO, 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 R476 PAO registered?

R476 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R476 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 PAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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