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R443 CGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 CGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear[ all] (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear park brake lower effort

advise attention to corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,644 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,644 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel and brake pipes corroding

general corrosion front and rear subframe areas adv attn

n/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel and brake pipes corroding

general corrosion front and rear subframe areas adv attn

n/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak gbox

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise protection/attention to corrosion areas

g/box rear seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise protection/attention to corrosion areas

g/box rear seal leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,153 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,146 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 51,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,588 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,403 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R443 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R443 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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R443 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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