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R86 FMA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,923 mi
Last recorded110,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 FMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 110,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 109,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/45/15

clutch pedal rubber hanging off

Fail 19 May 2020 109,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge 195/45/15

clutch pedal rubber hanging off

Pass 16 May 2019 104,639 miles

Both sides outer sills suspect body filler under protective coating

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle top to ns (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides outer sills suspect body filler under protective coating

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle top to ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,466 miles

Adjustable suspension set to lower position front and rear

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate offset from central position

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,466 miles

Adjustable suspension set to lower position front and rear

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier In boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate offset from central position

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,885 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,781 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,011 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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R86 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R86 FMA, 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 R86 FMA registered?

R86 FMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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