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RAZ 6499

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 6499
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,272 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 83,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 82,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,753 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,734 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,921 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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RAZ 6499 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RAZ 6499, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAZ 6499 registered?

RAZ 6499 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is RAZ 6499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 6499 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAZ 6499 have outstanding finance?

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