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R401 VWL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 VWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,196 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 134,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,886 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre worn low

Fail 20 Oct 2011 131,885 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre worn low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 126,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

pedal rubbers slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

pedal rubbers slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 118,963 miles

Inner Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pipe over p/tank not visible

Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,684 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 101,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,067 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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R401 VWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R401 VWL, 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 R401 VWL registered?

R401 VWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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