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R336 YCR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,784 mi
Last recorded207,784 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 YCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 207,784 miles

O/S/R Wheel arch badly corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 207,752 miles

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

O/S/R Wheel arch badly corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 207,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 207,329 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 206,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 206,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 205,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 204,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre perrished and wearing on outer edge

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 203,980 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 193,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 193,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 175,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 155,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 155,922 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 136,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 136,552 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,408 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 115,408 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 99,824 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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R336 YCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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