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R844 MBL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,858 mi
Last recorded165,858 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 165,858 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 154,616 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 154,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 146,705 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 146,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 137,340 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 137,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 127,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,487 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R844 MBL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R844 MBL, 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 R844 MBL registered?

R844 MBL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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