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M828 CBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 CBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake - low effort

Fail 30 Jun 2022 97,708 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake - low effort

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,574 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,436 miles

discs rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2014 93,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

discs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,318 miles

discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,896 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 91,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,129 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,710 miles

Oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,433 miles

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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M828 CBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M828 CBP, 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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M828 CBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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