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R969 DGE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 DGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,127 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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R969 DGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R969 DGE, 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 R969 DGE registered?

R969 DGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R969 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 DGE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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