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R340 NRN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 NRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Light corrosion on underside

Offside Rear Wing at bottom taped up

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,950 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded outwith suspension or seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,241 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 94,127 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 94,126 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 92,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,280 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 91,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 90,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

suspesion modified

Fail 31 May 2013 86,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,969 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,236 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,404 miles

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

Front and rear brakes are binding SLIGHTLY

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,125 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,335 miles

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake pads appear very low

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

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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R340 NRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R340 NRN, 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 R340 NRN registered?

R340 NRN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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