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R919 NAM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 NAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,472 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside, offside, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 95,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside, offside, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,177 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,304 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,304 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,210 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wing starting to corrode near the end of the sill.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 30,221 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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R919 NAM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R919 NAM, 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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R919 NAM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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