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R885 NAM

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,218 mi
Last recorded61,218 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

rear tailpipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,218 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

light corrosion started under vehicle

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,214 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

light corrosion started under vehicle

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,088 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,083 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)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,353 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)

both front tyres perished

handbrake travel close to excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 36,240 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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R885 NAM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R885 NAM, 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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R885 NAM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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