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75,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower front wing rusted but not likely to become detached
Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure outer wing panel, corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill panel corroded, inner strengthening sill unaffected (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front tyres both dated 2012
Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose outer wing panel, corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded, inner strengthening sill unaffected (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres are 10years old.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age relate perishing, 2005 fitment date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age relate perishing, 2005 fitment date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Nearside front lower wing corroded but secure
Offside Rear Lower Offside rear lower wing corroded but secure
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion
n/s/f wing corroded
o/s/r sill corroded
o/s/r sill/arch corroded
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on all coil springs
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on all coil springs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R896 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R896 YAH, 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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R896 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1997.
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