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R644 WEV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,009 mi
Last recorded57,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 WEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 57,007 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underarch and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion and heavy surface corrosion to all suspension arms front + rear

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,779 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on brake pipe

Fail 3 Aug 2017 51,777 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear corrosion on brake pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,024 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,174 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,267 miles

corrosion developing on brake pipeing

corrosion developing on suspension units and sub frames

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,356 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,346 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,370 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 19,028 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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R644 WEV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R644 WEV, 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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R644 WEV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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