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R392 OBF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 OBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,953 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,102 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

offside handbrake low effort

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 111,076 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,009 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 110,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,556 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 108,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,206 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,206 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,579 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall (perished)

Pass 23 May 2012 104,364 miles

Large crack in windscreen between wipers, outside wiper sweep area

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,193 miles

slight dint in the nearside front wheel rim

Fail 13 Apr 2010 101,193 miles

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

slight dint in the nearside front wheel rim

Pass 31 Dec 2008 99,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 99,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 93,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 93,634 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 83,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 83,355 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,351 miles

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

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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R392 OBF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R392 OBF, 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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R392 OBF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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