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R948 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,630 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,944 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,944 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,815 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 80,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads verry low 2mm remaining †nail in off side rear tyre on edge of sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,468 miles

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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R948 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R948 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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What year was R948 RFC registered?

R948 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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