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R841 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 108,125 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,915 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ rear brake disc corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,753 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing. we advise they are replaced a.s.a.p

front number plate deteriorating

n/s rear outer sill slightly damaged

o/s rear outer sill corroding. we advise attention a.s.a.p

rear brake discs slightly rusty

slightly reduced reserve travel to parking brake lever

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s rear outer sill slightly damaged

o/s rear outer sill corroding. we advise attention a.s.a.p

rear brake discs slightly rusty

slightly reduced reserve travel to parking brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,780 miles

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

n/s front chassis rail damaged

rear brake discs pitted. we advise they are replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 23 Aug 2010 93,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s front chassis rail damaged

rear brake discs pitted. we advise they are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 22 Aug 2009 87,430 miles

front number plate deteriorating

slight damage to n/s and o/s front chassis

Fail 22 Aug 2009 87,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

slight damage to n/s and o/s front chassis

Fail 14 Aug 2008 81,438 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2007 75,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,484 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 67,481 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R841 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R841 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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R841 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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