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R8 RKS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,763 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 86,930 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,889 miles

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

windscreen has damage in corner.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,876 miles

windscreen has damage in corner but not in wiper sweep.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,864 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,740 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,804 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

n.s.r. outer sill corroded

n.s.r. tyre worn on edge

o.s.r. tyre low on edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 83,804 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edge

n.s.r. outer sill corroded

n.s.r. tyre worn on edge

o.s.r. tyre low on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,083 miles

front and rear suspension conponants rusty

nearside front and rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,877 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 69,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,884 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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R8 RKS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R8 RKS, 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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R8 RKS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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