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R548 BGY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 BGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,252 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,345 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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R548 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R548 BGY, 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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R548 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R548 BGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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