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G1 RKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,062 mi
Last recorded66,062 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 RKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 66,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,035 miles

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

front brake discs rust

offside rear inner sill rust

Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,028 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front brake discs rust

offside rear inner sill rust

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,892 miles

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

rust offside rear sill

Fail 10 Dec 2020 65,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to missing water pump belt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front floor and chassis rust

offside rear sill rust

Fail 18 Jun 2020 65,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to missing water pump belt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor and chassis surface rust

offside rear sill rust

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,482 miles

centre exhaust rust and minor leak

nearside front floor and chassis surface rust

surface rust nearside rear sill

surface rust offside rear inner sill

tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,857 miles

nearside rear sill surface rust

tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,857 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill surface rust

tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,277 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,692 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,900 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,439 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,439 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,374 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 34,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 31,837 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 31,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2006 31,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G1 RKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G1 RKR, 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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G1 RKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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