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R703 EGS

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 EGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 86,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,757 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,761 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,454 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,454 miles

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

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

o/s/rear shocker damp

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,804 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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R703 EGS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R703 EGS, 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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What year was R703 EGS registered?

R703 EGS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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