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R647 KRW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 KRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,269 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at master cylinder connector block (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 97,184 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Window wiper slightly smears window screen

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Some underside vehicle components corroded

Vehicle under sealed

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,046 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,769 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,767 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,421 miles

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear view mirror is cracked

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,585 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear check tracking

front windscreen wipers are not clearing the screen fully

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres have uneven wear check tracking

front windscreen wipers are not clearing the screen fully

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 11 Jul 2009 55,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 40,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,280 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 46,274 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R647 KRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R647 KRW, 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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R647 KRW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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