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R533 HDL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and splitting on inner and outer edges. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and splitting on inner and outer edges. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and splitting on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer edges. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer edges. 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge. 195/50x15

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge. 195/50x15

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front and nearside front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges. 195/50x15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,540 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front and nearside front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges. 195/50x15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,812 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,035 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 41,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 40,988 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 38,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,108 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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R533 HDL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R533 HDL, 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 R533 HDL registered?

R533 HDL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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