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R83 ANW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 ANW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 108,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 108,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,005 miles

suspention very rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2011 104,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

suspention very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,810 miles

brake discs pitted

handbrake reserve near limit

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 100,810 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake discs pitted

handbrake reserve near limit

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 97,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,795 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 95,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 92,570 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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R83 ANW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R83 ANW, 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 R83 ANW registered?

R83 ANW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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