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R341 DAA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,612 mi
Last recorded156,612 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 DAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 152,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 147,136 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 136,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 130,329 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to o/s rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 120,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion developing in both outer sill sections

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,873 miles

Corrosion developing in both outer sill sections

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

Slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,461 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,461 miles

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

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

chassis and floors corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,276 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 66,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,229 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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R341 DAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R341 DAA, 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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R341 DAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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