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R901 AWO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,475 mi
Last recorded80,475 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 AWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,475 miles

1.corrosion on outer sills and floor pans.2.corrosion on rear sub frame .

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

1.corrosion on outer sills and floor pans.2.corrosion on rear sub frame .

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,776 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,728 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f & o/s/r shock abs covers worn

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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R901 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R901 AWO, 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 R901 AWO registered?

R901 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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