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R539 TTS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 TTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 30,418 miles

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,320 miles

corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,827 miles

COOLANT AROUND RADIATOR

all underside corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,129 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 30,128 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Engine cover fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,520 miles

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

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,001 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on inside face of front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,375 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 26,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,214 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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R539 TTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R539 TTS, 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 R539 TTS registered?

R539 TTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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