MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
windscreen has damage in corner.
windscreen has damage in corner but not in wiper sweep.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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