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R752 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 131,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 131,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 121,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,452 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 99,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking + minor sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking + minor sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,760 miles

emission not test

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emission not test

Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,412 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,408 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,710 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,649 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 80,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,812 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 63,528 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R752 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R752 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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R752 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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