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R775 OAU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 OAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,156 miles

fuel lines corroded

suspension components corroded

underside has general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,142 miles

slight dampness at steering rack

suspension components have corrosion

underside has general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both ends of sills rusty/corroded

both subframes and all suspension arms very rusty/corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor to sill sections rusty/corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both ends of sills rusty/corroded

both subframes and all suspension arms very rusty/corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor to sill sections rusty/corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,873 miles

Exhaust corroding in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,873 miles

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

Exhaust corroding in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 82,378 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,405 miles

Front suspension arms rusty and bushes perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear lights have slight earth problem

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

fuel pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear sub-frame very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,893 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn on inner faces and rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension arms rusty and bushes slightly worn but no movement

Rear sub - frame rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,677 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,065 miles

Advise as test 261202547207.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear subframe support brace insecure.

Vehicle underbody dry and starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer sill corroded to the minimum standard.

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

Subframes and suspension components dry and starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,230 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded to the minimum standard.

rear brake pads becoming low?

subframes and suspenion arms dry and starting to corrode.

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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R775 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R775 OAU, 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 R775 OAU registered?

R775 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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