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R573 EOX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 EOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2024 157,529 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous sill repair has corroded through and holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill previous repair has corroded and holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 154,952 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 154,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting previously welded section broken loose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,977 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 150,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,013 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions just met reqiurements

hand break just met requirements

underbody surface rust

Fail 8 Aug 2019 142,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

emissions just met reqiurements

hand break just met requirements

underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,020 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate coroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle underside including welding repairs and some brake pipes are heavily coated in underseal at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2013 121,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,334 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 116,546 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 116,546 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,092 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 112,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reart brake pads near limit

Fail 17 Dec 2007 108,368 miles

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

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reart brake pads near limit

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,348 miles

osr outer sill showing signs of corrosion †front pads down to 3mm

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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R573 EOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R573 EOX, 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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R573 EOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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