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R760 EKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 EKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,356 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,095 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2013 87,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,596 miles

Raer brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Raer brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,636 miles

Both outersills at rear look like they are skimmed in filler ?

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,476 miles

Rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,144 miles

filler repair to o/s rear outer sill

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,848 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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R760 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R760 EKN, 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 R760 EKN registered?

R760 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R760 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 EKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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