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R674 FEX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 FEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,100 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 54,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,786 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 50,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2015 48,207 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2015 48,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2014 46,730 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,422 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,626 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,825 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,099 miles

advise o/s rear sill early signs of flakey rust

Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,056 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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R674 FEX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R674 FEX, 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 R674 FEX registered?

R674 FEX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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