MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brakes rusty
front and rear suspension arms subframes and antiroll bar links very rusty
sills rusty
brake discs rusty
front and rear suspension arms,antiroll bars and sub frames very rusty
outer sills rusty
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)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All tyres cracking
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
clutch slips
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R40 CAD registered?
R40 CAD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R40 CAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R40 CAD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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