MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
General suspension and under body rust
GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
see test no 953337247030
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R836 OGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R836 OGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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