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R860 CFM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,610 mi
Last recorded50,610 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,847 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,495 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,629 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 34,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disces rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,521 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,962 miles

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

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

corrosion both sills

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,858 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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R860 CFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R860 CFM, 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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R860 CFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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