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R416 WOE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 WOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,491 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 50Kgf total (3.7.B.3)

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

Front both shock dust boots deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill / inner arch / outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,331 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection: outer sill corroded but not excessively so or seriously weakened when checked using prescribed inspection method (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill, sill to lower inner arch and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underbody components and some panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns and os (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection: outer sill corroded but not excessively so or seriously weakened when checked using prescribed inspection method (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill, sill to lower inner arch and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underbody components and some panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,323 miles

anti roll bar bushes deteriated

some suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,824 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

slight bind from n s f brake

Pass 24 May 2011 82,492 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 73,925 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 73,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,971 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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R416 WOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R416 WOE, 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 R416 WOE registered?

R416 WOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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