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R310 NSL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,476 mi
Last recorded31,476 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 NSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,476 miles

all suspension covered in surface corrosion ,front and rear wish bones ect

Fail 23 Sep 2019 31,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension covered in surface corrosion ,front and rear wish bones ect

Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,134 miles

under car is corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 31,134 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under car is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,765 miles

o\s and n\s outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,180 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,179 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,867 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,277 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 28,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,435 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 26,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,347 miles

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,824 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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R310 NSL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R310 NSL, 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 R310 NSL registered?

R310 NSL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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