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R475 GWR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,469 mi
Last recorded38,469 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 GWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,514 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,512 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,357 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,356 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 32,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,011 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 31,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,805 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 28,805 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,734 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 14,759 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 14,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 14,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R475 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R475 GWR, 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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R475 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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