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R867 EGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,767 mi
Last recorded49,767 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,765 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,560 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyres slightly worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,105 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

front & rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres have cracks and perished

Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,105 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

front & rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres have cracks and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,070 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 34,862 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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R867 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R867 EGU, 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 R867 EGU registered?

R867 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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