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R988 SPO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,442 mi
Last recorded107,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 SPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,442 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 107,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,650 miles

boodywork modified from standard

early type engine fitted pre cat type emmissions

exhaust modified

Fail 23 May 2015 105,637 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

body work modified from standard

exhaust system modified

o/s/r inner tyre side wall cracked, pressure checked 10psi, adjusted to 32psi for mot

Pass 25 Jun 2013

Front and rear suspension arma also rear subframe rusted but sound

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake discs in poor general condition

underside generally very rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2012 100,975 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake discs in poor general condition

underside generally very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,086 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,661 miles

both front tyres cracking

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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R988 SPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R988 SPO, 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 R988 SPO registered?

R988 SPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R988 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 SPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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