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R823 XEG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,392 mi
Last recorded90,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 XEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sillend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 90,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,782 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,782 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 32,267 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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R823 XEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R823 XEG, 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 R823 XEG registered?

R823 XEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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