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R712 WBK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 WBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,790 miles

All tyres cracking.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,310 miles

All brake disc's corroding.

Both front tyres low on inner edges.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,555 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Jan 2010 65,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2009 64,768 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges.

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,768 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,323 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,839 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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R712 WBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R712 WBK, 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 R712 WBK registered?

R712 WBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R712 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 WBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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