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R431 CGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 CGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 112,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 112,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 112,765 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 108,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.63% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 104,621 miles

Nearside Rear sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear sill has surface corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,606 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,606 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/handbrake no reserve travel or lock up( 17% needs adjustment ?) (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet needs adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively cracked in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet needs adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,938 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 98,916 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,683 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 97,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,360 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear handbrake cables and adjustment incorrect

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 96,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 95,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 95,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R431 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R431 CGU, 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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R431 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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