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R835 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,597 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded & thin.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommended Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Lower bolt. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 132,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 May 2016 131,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside hub carrier bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside also bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

gearbox tail shaft leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2016 131,842 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside hub carrier bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside also bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

gearbox tail shaft leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 129,258 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 129,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 129,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 124,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 116,736 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 116,736 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 107,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 96,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 95,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 87,135 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 87,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 78,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 77,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 67,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,621 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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R835 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R835 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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R835 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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