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R4 TYX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 TYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,102 miles

slight leak on exhaust

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood and heavily under seald in places (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all hevely under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,121 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood and heavily under seald in places (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all hevely under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,743 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,985 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,983 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,789 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,410 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,070 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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R4 TYX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R4 TYX, 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 R4 TYX registered?

R4 TYX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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