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R826 FVC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,841 mi
Last recorded122,841 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 FVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 122,841 miles

Ball joint dust covers perished.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

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

Ball joint dust covers perished.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,267 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 141,375 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished no cords showing

vehicle presented with headlights up

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,254 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 92,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,801 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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R826 FVC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R826 FVC, 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 R826 FVC registered?

R826 FVC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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