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R593 EKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 EKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,129 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades split

general surface corrosion on suspension components

heavy corrosion on left hand outer sill at rear

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

tail exhaust silencer corroded

very slight perishing on left hand front brake hose

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades split

general surface corrosion on suspension components

heavy corrosion on left hand outer sill at rear

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

tail exhaust silencer corroded

very slight perishing on left hand front brake hose

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,337 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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R593 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R593 EKN, 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 R593 EKN registered?

R593 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R593 EKN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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