MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis
corrosion to n/s & o/s rear outer sills
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Air freshener ticked up behind rear view mirror prior test.
Both front coil springs quite heavily corroded.
N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre showing signs cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind O/S/R brake.
Underbody and area of chassis corroded.
Various brake pipes corroded. (not excessively)
Various steering and suspension bushes deteriorated. (no excessive movement)
Various steering and suspension components corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Air freshener ticked up behind rear view mirror prior test.
Both front coil springs quite heavily corroded.
N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre showing signs cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind O/S/F brake.
Slight bind O/S/R brake.
Underbody and area of chassis corroded.
Various brake pipes corroded. (not excessively)
Various steering and suspension bushes deteriorated. (no excessive movement)
Various steering and suspension components corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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R827 STR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R827 STR, 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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R827 STR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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