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R754 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,050 mi
Last recorded64,050 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only low effort (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,458 miles

Gearbox oil leak evident

N/S/Front Tyre is worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 36,174 miles

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

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

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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R754 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 R754 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 R754 MGH registered?

R754 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R754 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 MGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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