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R611 TYB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 TYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 133,417 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 120,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,238 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,594 miles

Both number plates faded

Both rear lights faded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,594 miles

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

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

Both number plates faded

Both rear lights faded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,766 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,766 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,845 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehcle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,833 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehcle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,344 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,538 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,304 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,599 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2006 50,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,590 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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R611 TYB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R611 TYB, 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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What year was R611 TYB registered?

R611 TYB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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