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R909 HUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 HUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,604 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 63,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 61,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 60,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 54,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,703 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,214 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,133 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 45,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R909 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R909 HUM, 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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R909 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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