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R645 FMA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 FMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,577 miles

Suspension components rusty

Under carriage newly under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg in middle of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension components rusty

Under carriage newly under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,553 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,907 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,583 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,955 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 44,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,273 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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R645 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R645 FMA, 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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R645 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1997.

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