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R534 XVX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 XVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,383 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 88,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,619 miles

engine under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,667 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,820 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 64,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,689 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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R534 XVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R534 XVX, 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 R534 XVX registered?

R534 XVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R534 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 XVX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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