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R615 ANH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 ANH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,345 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,345 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,497 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 65,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,814 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,966 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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R615 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R615 ANH, 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 R615 ANH registered?

R615 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R615 ANH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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