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R536 UAB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 UAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,948 miles

off/s h/brake low performance

Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,582 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,244 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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R536 UAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R536 UAB, 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 R536 UAB registered?

R536 UAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R536 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 UAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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