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R855 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,138 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,059 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on both sills

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,033 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,528 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 51,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,324 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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R855 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R855 MGH, 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 R855 MGH registered?

R855 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R855 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 MGH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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