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R793 ENP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,712 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,712 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,374 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,649 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,058 miles

air bag light on

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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R793 ENP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R793 ENP, 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 R793 ENP registered?

R793 ENP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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