MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear outer sill + inner arch rusty
minor leak from catalyst joint noted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear inner wheel arches rusty
chip in windscreen
slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components
chip in windscreen
slight corrosion to all suspension arms
slight exhaust blow from joint
all suspension arms corroded
chip in windscreen
offside rear tyre 2-3mm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all suspension arms corroded
chip in windscreen
offside rear brake slightly binding
offside rear tyre 2-3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear axle brake pipe rusty.
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Surface corrosion to front suspension
Corrosion starting n/s sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s sill very rusty.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 RRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 R52 RRK, 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 R52 RRK registered?
R52 RRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R52 RRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 RRK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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