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R664 EUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,460 mi
Last recorded166,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 EUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 166,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 17 Oct 2017 166,453 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,935 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 154,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 154,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 154,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,186 miles

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Jun 2015 151,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Jun 2014 147,392 miles

filler repairs to offside rear inner wing closing panel

heavy surface rust to all suspension components

surface rust offside front floor by jacking point

Fail 23 Jun 2014 147,392 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

filler repairs to offside rear inner wing closing panel

heavy surface rust to all suspension components

surface rust offside front floor by jacking point

Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 139,583 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2012 139,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2011 139,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 139,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 133,017 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 133,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 120,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr park brake effort not as good as os

rear of os outer sill/quater panell corroded advise repaired as ness

Fail 28 Sep 2009 120,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear of os outer sill/quater panell corroded advise repaired as ness

Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,158 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,491 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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R664 EUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R664 EUM, 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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R664 EUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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