MOT Status
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50,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front brake sticking slightly
O/S/F Brake Blinding Slighty
off side rear tyre has cracks in side walland slite corrision on rear discs
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R889 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 R889 AEG, 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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How do I check the history of R889 AEG?
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What year was R889 AEG registered?
R889 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R889 AEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R889 AEG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R889 AEG have outstanding finance?
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