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R586 UKJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,486 mi
Last recorded138,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 UKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 132,997 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged both front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car to low to fit R.B.T decelerometer test performed.

engine has a slight oil leak

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car to low to fit R.B.T decelerometer test performed.

engine has a slight oil leak

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,502 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi is bent near side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 118,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi is bent near side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 105,249 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg bent (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,997 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing and cracks in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,529 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 93,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 93,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,225 miles

corrosion on nearside rear lower sill panel and offside rear sill panel.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on nearside rear lower sill panel and offside rear sill panel.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,821 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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R586 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R586 UKJ, 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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R586 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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