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R599 FHT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,064 mi
Last recorded110,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 FHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,064 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear outer sills corroded

handbrake long

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in places

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear outer sills corroded

handbrake long

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in places

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,336 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s/r tyre edge wear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,335 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s/r tyre edge wear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,815 miles

Both rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars and starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,453 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Both sills corroding on rear ends

Pass 21 May 2014 88,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,436 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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R599 FHT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R599 FHT, 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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R599 FHT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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