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R37 ACK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ACK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,725 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 86,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,071 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,071 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 85,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 84,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 83,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 83,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,572 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 82,553 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 82,080 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 81,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2015 79,817 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 79,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 76,654 miles

o/s and n/s sill corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 76,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 74,281 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brakle pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,511 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 73,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 72,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,434 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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R37 ACK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R37 ACK, 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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R37 ACK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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