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R802 MDE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,533 mi
Last recorded136,533 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 136,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 136,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 128,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 128,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 119,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,389 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2006 80,026 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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R802 MDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R802 MDE, 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 R802 MDE registered?

R802 MDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R802 MDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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