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R702 CDM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 132,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 131,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 130,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 129,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 125,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 122,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 120,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

N/S & O/S/R Sills Corroding

N/S/F Indicator Lens Cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe Structure Corroding

Fail 20 May 2011 120,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

N/S & O/S/R Sills Corroding

N/S/F Indicator Lens Cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe Structure Corroding

Pass 28 May 2010 118,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 116,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 116,361 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 112,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,665 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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R702 CDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R702 CDM, 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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R702 CDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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