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R593 FGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,369 mi
Last recorded183,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 183,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath and on components, vehicle heavily undersealed unable to view clearly

oil sump corroded covered in underseal

slight perishing to all upper and lower wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Jul 2021 183,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sidelight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath and on components, vehicle heavily undersealed unable to view clearly

oil sump corroded covered in underseal

slight perishing to all upper and lower wishbone bushes

Fail 31 Dec 2019 183,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f wishbone upper and lower

slight corrosion to n/s/r wishbone upper and lower

slight corrosion to o/s/f wishbone upper and lower

slight corrosion to o/s/r wishbone upper and lower

slight perishing to all upper and lower wishbone bushes

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2019 180,848 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion all round body

Fail 11 Sep 2018 180,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 177,133 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 177,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 176,947 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 176,873 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 171,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 171,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 164,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r floor corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 156,106 miles

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

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

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

Undersealed to rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs corroded"

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2013 153,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs corroded"

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 151,910 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Underseal

osf wheel binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2012 151,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Underseal

osf wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 150,794 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 150,794 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 144,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 144,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 135,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 125,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 113,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,094 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 103,094 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R593 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R593 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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R593 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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