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R437 HBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 65,629 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under Sill (previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under Sill (previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repairs made to outer sill unable to inspect quality of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing coming away/insecure

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

all four tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,560 miles

both sills at rears poor condition

tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,155 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r outer sill poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 42,473 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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R437 HBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R437 HBV, 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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R437 HBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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