MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,558 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
slight surface corrotion on both outer sills but not weakend.
surface corrosion on brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight surface corrotion on both outer sills but not weakend.
surface corrosion on brake discs
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 FKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R979 FKN, 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 R979 FKN registered?
R979 FKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R979 FKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R979 FKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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