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R836 OGF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 OGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2016 78,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under vehicle marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not too excess

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,472 miles

General suspension and under body rust

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,742 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Feb 2013 76,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,407 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,009 miles

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

all coil springs slightly corroded.

parking brake lever has long travel.

slight damage to front number plate.

strongly advise both sides rear tyres perished and cracked in tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,531 miles

see test no 953337247030

Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrision/rust offside/nearside outer sills.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,596 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off side wiper deteriorating & starting to smear

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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R836 OGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R836 OGF, 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 R836 OGF registered?

R836 OGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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