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RIL 9135

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9135
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,000 miles

BOTH FRONT/BOTH REAR DISC RUSTY / VEHICLE STOODUP YEAR OR MORE

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 8,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT/BOTH REAR DISC RUSTY / VEHICLE STOODUP YEAR OR MORE

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 80,999 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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RIL 9135 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RIL 9135, 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 RIL 9135 registered?

RIL 9135 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RIL 9135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 9135 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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