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R446 FBX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 FBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 130,067 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 129,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,375 miles

Both subframes and upper and lower arms heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 119,375 miles

Both subframes and upper and lower arms heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 119,328 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,817 miles

o/s outer sill weak surface corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 117,450 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,952 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 113,953 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 113,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front mudflaps damaged

dent nearside seal panel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,088 miles

slight corrosion to all discs

Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 101,371 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 101,371 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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R446 FBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R446 FBX, 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 R446 FBX registered?

R446 FBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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