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R565 MTN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 MTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,759 miles

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

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

body has corrision beside brake pipe mounting points on o/side

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,592 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

al brake disc es corroded

underside of corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,530 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Underbody suspension components front and rear corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Underbody suspension components front and rear corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,724 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,758 miles

Brake pipe n/s to o/s rear corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,036 miles

Rear brake pipe o/s to n/s corroded.

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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R565 MTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R565 MTN, 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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R565 MTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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