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R441 CGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,346 mi
Last recorded108,346 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 CGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 108,346 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 108,345 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 101,904 miles

Exhaust fitting components ( nuts ) missing on the joint after exhaust manifold

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,686 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust fitting components ( nuts ) missing on the joint after exhaust manifold

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,136 miles

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

Under body has surface corrosion on most components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rear Excessively binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

exhaust missing bolt from down pipe

Fail 13 Dec 2019 92,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front manifold joint held in with one nut but sealed (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,166 miles

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

sill panels have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co reading at first fast idle 6.4+ and others way too high as well (7.3.D.4)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort rear brakes locked but efficiency only met through locking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,384 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

screen slightly sratched

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 80,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R441 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R441 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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R441 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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