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R580 BLE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,564 miles

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

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

both lower seals rusty and front wings

chips on front screen

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chip on front window screen

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,061 miles

small chips on front window screen

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair large difference in braking effort (1.2.1 (c))

off side outer lower sill skin rusting but not gone in to a hole

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,626 miles

front screen chips on screen

o/s rear lower seal very rusty and n/s front lower wing rusty under rear off car very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,277 miles

Offside corrosion in sill

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside corrosion in sill

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,097 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,350 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,215 miles

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

all 4 tyrers tread getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,716 miles

Brake lines starting to corrode

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

bonnet stay clip adrift

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 50,694 miles

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

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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R580 BLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R580 BLE, 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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R580 BLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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