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R869 EGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 39,490 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2015 27,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,275 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 22,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,323 miles

nearside rear disc corroded

under body conponents corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,311 miles

long hand brake travel

slight corrosion on discs vehicle stood

Fail 16 Sep 2011 18,311 miles

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

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)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

long hand brake travel

slight corrosion on discs vehicle stood

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R869 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R869 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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R869 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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