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R436 EKX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,879 mi
Last recorded141,879 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 EKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,879 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 141,732 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))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch / sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch / sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 138,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panels (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 138,182 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panels (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,911 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2015 121,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,741 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,332 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,585 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 83,228 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,228 miles

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

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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R436 EKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R436 EKX, 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 R436 EKX registered?

R436 EKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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