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R792 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,960 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 122,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,934 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,960 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 103,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 99,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 89,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 78,146 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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R792 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R792 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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R792 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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