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R762 WRM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 WRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,498 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front floor corded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front floor corded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,300 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch as corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,977 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,332 miles

Nearside sill corded

Offside chassic small hole in it

Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,332 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill corded

Offside chassic small hole in it

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,416 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator as a small leak on it

Fail 28 May 2020 111,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator as a small leak on it

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,208 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 May 2018 103,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 10,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,782 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 93,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,832 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F outer wings/sills are corroded, but are not considered structural

Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F outer wings/sills are corroded, but are not considered structural

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,789 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,685 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,229 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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R762 WRM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R762 WRM, 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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R762 WRM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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