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R552 ANB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,835 mi
Last recorded84,835 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 ANB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,835 miles

offside front brake has very slight bind

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake has very slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 63,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,584 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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R552 ANB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R552 ANB, 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 R552 ANB registered?

R552 ANB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R552 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 ANB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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