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XFZ 8697

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 8697
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 114,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 107,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 107,865 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,342 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,262 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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XFZ 8697 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 XFZ 8697, 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 35 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 XFZ 8697 registered?

XFZ 8697 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is XFZ 8697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFZ 8697 shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFZ 8697 have outstanding finance?

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