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R576 FGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear, at offside rear splitter brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,895 miles

Front discs in poor condition

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

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Oil leak

Rear discs in poor conition - STRONG ADIVE

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs in poor condition

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

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Oil leak

Rear discs in poor conition - STRONG ADIVE

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,451 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Front wipers slightly smear

NS sill slight corrosion

OS sill slight corrosion

Rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high travel handbrake lever

Fail 11 Feb 2011 78,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high travel handbrake lever

Fail 6 Feb 2010 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,231 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,595 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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R576 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R576 FGH, 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 R576 FGH registered?

R576 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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