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R867 MFX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 MFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,963 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,185 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 71,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,741 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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R867 MFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R867 MFX, 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 R867 MFX registered?

R867 MFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R867 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 MFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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