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R610 XAG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,317 mi
Last recorded30,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,317 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 30,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 30,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,046 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 30,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,150 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,441 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,839 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,497 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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R610 XAG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R610 XAG, 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 R610 XAG registered?

R610 XAG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R610 XAG safe to buy?

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