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M5 RCN

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,603 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front washer jets partially blocked

minor oil leak from gearbox area

o/s/f sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,544 miles

Both front windscreen washers partially blocked.

Exhaust corroded/ deteriorated in places.

Minor oil leak from gearbox area.

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,417 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 109,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,599 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRDED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON SURFACES

WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

CHIP IN SCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,851 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,013 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 16 Mar 2016 106,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,297 miles

slight damage to both chassis rails (middle of car)

surface corrosion on all suspension arms front and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,583 miles

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body side sills starting to show surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,883 miles

exhaust system corroded

mist of oil around engine and gearbox

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface rus on rear brake discs

surface rust forming on o/s outter sill

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,890 miles

corrosion starting o/s rear outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,958 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,072 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,950 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 94,107 miles

fuel cap sealing but broken

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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M5 RCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 RCN, 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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M5 RCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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