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P380 RYR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,401 mi
Last recorded66,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 RYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,401 miles

Front RPM couldn't be done because no battery in the front.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front anti roll bar corroded(both)

Front wishbone corroded(both)

Rear anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated(both)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear rear arm bushes deteriorated(both)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front anti roll bar corroded(both)

Front wishbone corroded(both)

Rear anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated(both)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear rear arm bushes deteriorated(both)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 65,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2015 65,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,994 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 58,581 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,570 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 57,446 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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P380 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P380 RYR, 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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P380 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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