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R329 ADP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,654 miles

Offside Rear outer wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear outer wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,692 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 107,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,634 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,305 miles

wiperblades worn split, front suspension arms rusting, n/s/f tyre worn right to minimum limit, o/s/f brake binding slightly, underside covered, oil at minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,387 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre is worn to minimum, front brake pads 3/4 worn, rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s tyres worn on edge.suspension components rusting(servicable).

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,413 miles

n/s tyres worn on edge.suspension components rusting(servicable).

Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,738 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 88,738 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension arms rusting, o/s sill rusted, n/s sill very rusty (reqs attn soon),front pads appear 2/3 worn,undertray adrift,osr tyre worn right onto min limit.oil level low.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,139 miles

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

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

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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R329 ADP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R329 ADP, 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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R329 ADP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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