MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front brake discs rust
offside rear inner sill rust
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rust offside rear sill
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
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
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
nearside rear sill surface rust
tyres starting to perish
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
Under trays fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G1 RKR registered?
G1 RKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is G1 RKR safe to buy?
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