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R645 LCW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,303 mi
Last recorded47,303 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 LCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front slow to perform (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension parts surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,968 miles

all suspension parts surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,644 miles

advise slight corrosion of front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,647 miles

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

advise slight corrosion of front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,210 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 45,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,293 miles

General underside surface rust.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,646 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,626 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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 41,579 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension and subframes

corrosion to front coil springs

Fail 20 Apr 2013 41,574 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to front and rear suspension and subframes

corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,221 miles

Both rear tyres very low !!!! N/S/R tyre down to 1.72mm

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,065 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 LCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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