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R629 GGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 GGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,153 miles

engine oil dip stick top broken missing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 111,153 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil dip stick top broken missing

nearside front wiper blade torn from ends

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front wiper blade torn from ends

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,329 miles

engine oil dipstick top broken missing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,329 miles

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

engine oil dipstick top broken missing

nearside rear tyre worn bald from inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s rear inner surface of tyre getting clse to legal limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,740 miles

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

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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R629 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R629 GGK, 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 R629 GGK registered?

R629 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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