MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wipers poor
Small stone chip in the A zone of the windscreen
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished / split on inner sidewall exposing cords / structure (4.1.D.1b)
All suspension and subframe components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge Also puntured. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R2 VAW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R2 VAW, 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 R2 VAW registered?
R2 VAW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R2 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R2 VAW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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