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R765 YBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 YBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,554 miles

Corrosion to NSF floorpan - not prescribed area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 154,979 miles

Nearside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 154,518 miles

Nearside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 154,493 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor pan (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 153,830 miles

Offside front body panel corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor pan to inner sill corroded. Non prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2015 149,679 miles

small rust hole under nearside sill but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2014 142,318 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY PITTING

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 May 2014 142,219 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY PITTING

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 139,332 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 139,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 132,246 miles

Engine oil slightly weeping

Front number plate is cracked and slightly faded

Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 124,933 miles

Front number plate slight damaged

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 19 May 2010 116,689 miles

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Fail 19 May 2010 116,689 miles

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

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Pass 18 May 2009 109,213 miles

O/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2009 109,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Both front tyre valves are perished

Both front tyres worn low

O/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 103,750 miles

Both front headlight aim on top of limit

Both rear brake discs is rusty

Both rear number plate light slight show at rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 103,750 miles

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

Both front headlight aim on top of limit

Both rear brake discs is rusty

Both rear number plate light slight show at rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 96,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 94,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 87,533 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 87,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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R765 YBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R765 YBP, 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 R765 YBP registered?

R765 YBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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