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R364 LGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 LGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,635 miles

Front sub frame and suspension components corroding.

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroding.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,597 miles

front and rear subframes corroding.

front and rear suspension wishbones, anti-roll bars, arms and struts corroding.

nearside rear doorsil/arch corroding.

nearside rear inner arch corroding.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,597 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroding.

front and rear suspension wishbones, anti-roll bars, arms and struts corroding.

nearside rear doorsil/arch corroding.

nearside rear inner arch corroding.

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge, sidewall perishing.

offside rear tyre low, small cut in tread.

Pass 30 May 2014 111,571 miles

front and rear suspension wishbones rusting.

handbrake travel long, adjustment required.

rear subframe corroding.

very slight perishing to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,529 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,528 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,872 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 108,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,676 miles

both front tyres badly perishing

slight sideways play in steering column

Fail 2 Feb 2011 105,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres badly perishing

slight sideways play in steering column

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,786 miles

both front tyres shows signs of cracking

front and rear disc shows signs of slight corrosion

rear anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 89,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,501 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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R364 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R364 LGK, 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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R364 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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