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A14 SUC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,632 miles

Bad corrosion noted offside and nearside rear outer/under/sill end areas but outside mot prescribed areas.

Corrosion offside front floor area.

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,620 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bad corrosion noted offside and nearside rear outer/under/sill end areas but outside mot prescribed areas.

Corrosion offside front floor area.

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,296 miles

Front Brake calipers incorrectly fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,296 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake calipers incorrectly fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing inside edge.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing inside edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,362 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,685 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 54,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,896 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,931 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,931 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,335 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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 37,818 miles

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

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

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

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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A14 SUC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A14 SUC, 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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A14 SUC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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