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R421 LGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 LGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,550 miles

Centre exhaust corroded around hanger

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 104,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear subframes corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,128 miles

front & rear subframes corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,654 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 90,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,808 miles

rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,965 miles

rear brake discs corroded & poor condition. surface rust on rear sub frame.

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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R421 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R421 LGK, 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 R421 LGK registered?

R421 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R421 LGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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