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IUI 4631

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,417 mi
Last recorded184,417 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 4631
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 184,417 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 177,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 168,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 160,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 160,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,476 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 156,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 152,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2013 152,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 148,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 146,615 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 146,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 143,032 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 143,032 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 138,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

car underbody has just been sealed up with black under sealer making it difficult to see condition of floors and brake and fuel lines

front subframe corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 138,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

car underbody has just been sealed up with black under sealer making it difficult to see condition of floors and brake and fuel lines

front subframe corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 129,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside body shows corrsion on floor and inner wings

Pass 4 Oct 2006 118,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 118,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking 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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IUI 4631 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 IUI 4631, 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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IUI 4631 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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