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R592 UKJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 UKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,823 miles

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various steering , brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,718 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 95,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,471 miles

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 94,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,277 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,321 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,050 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,047 miles

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

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

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,707 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill corrodid (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,539 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,440 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,757 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,866 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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R592 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R592 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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R592 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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