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R69 LGT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 LGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,838 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,840 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 77,789 miles

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades smeary

Drivers window in op

Nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,402 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,755 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 76,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 74,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,536 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,173 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 63,658 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 63,658 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 52,012 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges but still within legel limets

Pass 17 May 2007 39,903 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 May 2007 39,903 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,008 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,007 miles

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

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

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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R69 LGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R69 LGT, 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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R69 LGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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