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R522 NRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,639 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 96,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,090 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,090 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,397 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 72,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Uneven wear offside front tyre tread and nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and unevenly.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 69,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 69,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R522 NRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R522 NRX, 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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R522 NRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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