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R40 CAD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 CAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,144 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 59,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,111 miles

brakes rusty

front and rear suspension arms subframes and antiroll bar links very rusty

sills rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,066 miles

brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension arms,antiroll bars and sub frames very rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,597 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,597 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,383 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,383 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,233 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,553 miles

clutch slips

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,678 miles

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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R40 CAD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R40 CAD, 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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R40 CAD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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