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R916 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,862 mi
Last recorded162,862 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,862 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 162,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking and bolt loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam faulty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 161,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 154,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear on limit

exhaust heat shield loose

eye level brake light n/w

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,224 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,104 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,685 miles

handbrake high travel

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from speedo drive

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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R916 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R916 RFC, 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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R916 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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