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R678 BEY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 119,809 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 119,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 108,473 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,602 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 94,602 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,222 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,893 miles

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

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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R678 BEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R678 BEY, 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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R678 BEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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