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R503 FUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,506 mi
Last recorded80,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,506 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,883 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,883 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 78,739 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,532 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,335 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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R503 FUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R503 FUM, 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 R503 FUM registered?

R503 FUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R503 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 FUM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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