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R410 CKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

125,334 mi
Last recorded125,334 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 CKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 125,334 miles

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

Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2023 125,207 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Lower radiator hose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Structure & suspension components undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,554 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Structure undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2022 124,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Structure undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,016 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2021 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rear ()

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Washer missing from o/s seat belt stalk

Fail 7 Aug 2020 123,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Washer missing from o/s seat belt stalk

Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,813 miles

all brake discs in poor condition.

floor damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,813 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s anchor not in correct location (7.1.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both shocker top mount securing nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs in poor condition.

floor damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2017 122,810 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings filled with cataloy (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output all (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

body underside and components corroded

both front tyres wearing on insides

vehicle too low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 122,788 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg at centre area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis at centre (5.2.6)

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

additional marker lights fitted

underside components corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at retaining bracket (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg at centre area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis at centre (5.2.6)

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

additional marker lights fitted

underside components corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,389 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leaks at engine area.exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 113,293 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leaks at engine area.exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 106,956 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,523 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,530 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,890 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,648 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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R410 CKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R410 CKN, 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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R410 CKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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