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R336 RBW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,362 mi
Last recorded182,362 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 RBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 182,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 178,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 176,339 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 176,318 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 174,525 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 154,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,357 miles

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,243 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear outter sill slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 131,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 128,735 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 128,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,923 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn low

general oil leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2012 127,923 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn low

general oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,915 miles

handbrake lever very high

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 123,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever very high

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,963 miles

HI-level brake light in/op

Revers lights in/op

Fail 26 Jul 2010 116,963 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

HI-level brake light in/op

Revers lights in/op

Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever VERY high

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,680 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 67,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering wheel covering loose

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 59,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall

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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R336 RBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R336 RBW, 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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R336 RBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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