MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRDED
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON SURFACES
WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED
CHIP IN SCREEN
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED
surface corrosion on rear discs
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
slight damage to both chassis rails (middle of car)
surface corrosion on all suspension arms front and rear
rear discs have surface corrosion
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
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
corrosion starting o/s rear outer sill
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
fuel cap sealing but broken
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M5 RCN registered?
M5 RCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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