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R726 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 54,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,513 miles

both rear inner sills corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,690 miles

Brake imbalance just passes at 24%

Fail 17 May 2012 51,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,406 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

FRONT DISC CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,406 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

FRONT DISC CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,023 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 50,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,650 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,650 miles

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

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

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

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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R726 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R726 MGH, 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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R726 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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