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N213 SGX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 SGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 134,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,043 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 132,042 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,755 miles

Sills corroding.

Stonechip damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,045 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f door mirror missing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 105,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to body work

corrosion to front and rear suspention components

engine ruff running

wipers poor

Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,740 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to body work

corrosion to front and rear suspention components

engine ruff running

wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,207 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Additional reports listed on invoice number 72266

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,318 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bars

Rear anti roll bar rusty

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 88,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bars

Rear anti roll bar rusty

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,074 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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N213 SGX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N213 SGX, 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 N213 SGX registered?

N213 SGX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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