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R784 PDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 110,326 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 106,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,943 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,943 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,192 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill end and outer sill corroded

offside rear arch corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded and sill end

oil leak not considered excessive but not minor advise repair as soon as possible

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,970 miles

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

both outer sill ends corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,211 miles

offside rear sill sill corroded inner and outer

oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,679 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,313 miles

aims accetable at time of test

front number plate accetable at time of test

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres 3mm tread

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,162 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,995 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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R784 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R784 PDV, 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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R784 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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