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R560 HCD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 HCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,227 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,419 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear sill has been repaired and filled. unable to assess integrity of repair

front brakes bind slightly

surface corrosion on rear suspension crossmember

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,395 miles

Handbrake travel longer than usual for this type of car

Heavy surface corrosion in nearside rear sill

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,965 miles

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

handbrake lever high

offside front pad getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,009 miles

both number plates discolouring and front cracked

handbrake lever has alot of travel

various small marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,742 miles

front number plate cracked and discoloured

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,566 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers not clearing windscreen 100%

offside rear flexible brake hoses perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,533 miles

front tyres getting low

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2005 28,502 miles

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

front tyres starting to get low

small stone chips in screen

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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R560 HCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R560 HCD, 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 R560 HCD registered?

R560 HCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R560 HCD safe to buy?

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