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M983 TNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,640 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath vehicle, full under-seal advised

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 63,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,924 miles

Centre Rear roll over bar missing fixings

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

Offside Front front flexi brake pipe gaffer tape covering joint

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corroision

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear roll over bar missing fixings

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

Offside Front front flexi brake pipe gaffer tape covering joint

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corroision

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 54,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,387 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 39,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,249 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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M983 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M983 TNF, 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 M983 TNF registered?

M983 TNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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