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R9 GAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,049 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 3.0 mm

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,338 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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R9 GAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R9 GAH, 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 R9 GAH registered?

R9 GAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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