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R890 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,850 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

O/S outer sill areas abit corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Fail 12 Oct 2011 121,850 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

O/S outer sill areas abit corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,621 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Exhaust system getting abit corroded and small hole at centre/rear box area (BOARDER LINE)

Front and rear chassis areas abit corroded slightly

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Inner sill edges abit corroded

N/S/R end outer sill area getting corroded

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low and N/S outer pad also abit low

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Slight corrosion at rear inner w/arch edge areas

Small crack at screen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 112,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 105,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,631 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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R890 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R890 MGH, 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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R890 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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