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R907 OEO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,021 mi
Last recorded81,021 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 OEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 81,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,594 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,901 miles

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

o/s headlight damaged

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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R907 OEO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R907 OEO, 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 R907 OEO registered?

R907 OEO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R907 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 OEO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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