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R797 PDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,711 mi
Last recorded106,711 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,965 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 May 2022 104,959 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,253 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,624 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,614 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,061 miles

corrosion developing on front & rear suspension components & sub frames

Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion developing on front & rear suspension components & sub frames

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 99,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,871 miles

front ball joints and track rod end`s dust covers perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 91,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,917 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,217 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

advise - nearside front disc is cleaned

advise - rear tyres wearing in middle of tread

Pass 28 Mar 2007
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,146 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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R797 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R797 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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R797 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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