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R418 TNN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 TNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 101,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,004 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,996 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,188 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,523 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 61,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R418 TNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R418 TNN, 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 R418 TNN registered?

R418 TNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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