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R680 WEV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 WEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 116,023 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is getting low

Fail 14 May 2009 115,773 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/R tyre is getting low

Pass 19 May 2008 105,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 94,459 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 94,294 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 84,004 miles

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

oil leak

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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R680 WEV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R680 WEV, 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 R680 WEV registered?

R680 WEV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R680 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 WEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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