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R907 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,201 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroding at rear

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,010 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroding at rear

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,735 miles

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

hand brake travel becoming long !!

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,632 miles

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)

nearside front tyre badly wearing outter edge

slight outside tyre wear offside front

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,926 miles

wipers becoming poor

Fail 19 Oct 2007 66,833 miles

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

wipers becoming poor

Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,934 miles

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

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 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R907 RFC, 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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R907 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R907 RFC safe to buy?

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