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MRZ 3299

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 3299
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,375 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,357 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,262 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sill areas, has been previously repaired.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 110,430 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 110,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front & rear brake discs worn corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,639 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,639 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,075 miles

Corrosion set into nearside and offside rear outer sills

Engine oil leak

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Headlamps set to lowest setting for correct aim recommend adjustment

Nearside rear chassis leg damaged

Offside wiper split and smearing screen

Underside of vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 83,823 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear chassis damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 46,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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MRZ 3299 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MRZ 3299, 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 MRZ 3299 registered?

MRZ 3299 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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