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R739 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,301 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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R739 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R739 MGH, 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 R739 MGH registered?

R739 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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