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WDZ 7500

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,943 mi
Last recorded167,943 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 7500
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 167,943 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2011 167,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 150,849 miles

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

inner sills and chassis corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

screen washer fluid low/ empty

Fail 28 Jul 2010 150,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

inner sills and chassis corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

screen washer fluid low/ empty

Pass 29 Jul 2009 144,171 miles

near side front brake - very slight bind

sills floor and brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 135,356 miles

'aftermarket' headlamps fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 129,845 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 114,230 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 114,230 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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WDZ 7500 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDZ 7500, 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 WDZ 7500 registered?

WDZ 7500 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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