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R636 FGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,973 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit .....

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r outer sills , advise attention .....

front & rear brake discs corroding .....

general light front & suspension corrosion .....

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,472 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,495 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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R636 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R636 FGH, 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 R636 FGH registered?

R636 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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