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R756 ABP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 ABP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,861 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear of nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,178 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,339 miles

rear brakes becoming low † both front shock gaiters split † † †DRIVERS WINDOW NOT OPERATING

Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,223 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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R756 ABP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R756 ABP, 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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R756 ABP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R756 ABP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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