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YIJ 445

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,017 mi
Last recorded69,017 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 445
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 69,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,529 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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YIJ 445 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YIJ 445, 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 YIJ 445 registered?

YIJ 445 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is YIJ 445 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIJ 445 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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