MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded req's attention (2.3.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
oil leaks
travel in hand brake lever
under covers fitted
Clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing
Lambda only just passed emission test it is reading 1.028 and the maximum is 1.30
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
battery loose.
oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
surface rust in front & rear chassis & suspension arms areas.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Non vertical front number plate covered at time of re test.
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres worn low on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R5 EMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R5 EMX, 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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How do I check the history of R5 EMX?
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What year was R5 EMX registered?
R5 EMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R5 EMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 EMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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