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R556 ANB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 ANB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 72,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,444 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,089 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,861 miles

corrosion noted to main brake pipe

corrosion noted to rear of sills

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,879 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,006 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,399 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,395 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,183 miles

Oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,909 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,909 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R556 ANB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R556 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 R556 ANB registered?

R556 ANB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R556 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 ANB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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