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R579 EKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 EKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 116,758 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust shield lose

Fail 31 Mar 2023 116,758 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust shield lose

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear diff fill bolt loose, has lost oil down diff.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 195/50/15 82v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe from brake block to n/s/r. corroded at brake bloc/union. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 114,878 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater dim

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 114,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater dim

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,552 miles

All four tyre valves slightly perished.

Engine oil level close to min.

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater dim.

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 109,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,006 miles

Battery not securely fixed.

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Brake is slightly grabbing.

Oil leak.

Under vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 107,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroded.

slight oil leaks from engine.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 93,931 miles

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

o/s front inner brake pad wearing thin

slight brake bind to o/s rear

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2010 93,931 miles

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

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

o/s front inner brake pad wearing thin

slight brake bind to o/s rear

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 66,638 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R579 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R579 EKN, 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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R579 EKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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