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P226 RNH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 RNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,590 miles

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

General corrosion on under side of vehicle, including suspension

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,586 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

General corrosion on under side of vehicle, including suspension

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,876 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 84,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,332 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,831 miles

advise - offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2006 68,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise - offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

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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P226 RNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P226 RNH, 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 P226 RNH registered?

P226 RNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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