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R486 GWR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,264 mi
Last recorded54,264 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 GWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 54,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 54,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 54,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 50,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,100 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight leak from nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,949 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,938 miles

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

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

tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,985 miles

under vehicle is corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,837 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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R486 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R486 GWR, 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 R486 GWR registered?

R486 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R486 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 GWR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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