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R630 TRW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 TRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,713 miles

parking brake just met requirements at 18%

steering stiff

Fail 29 Jan 2019 131,708 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patttern on both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirements at 18%

steering stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2018 129,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,628 miles

exhaust poor / rusty

play in suspension

suspension rubbers poor

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,857 miles

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 113,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,347 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,945 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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R630 TRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R630 TRW, 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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R630 TRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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