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R919 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,430 mi
Last recorded196,430 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 196,430 miles

Nearside Front front wing corroding

Offside Front wing corroding

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 192,024 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 192,024 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 185,268 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 180,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 175,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 169,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 161,185 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 143,716 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise exhaust rear silencer noisey

advise front brake linings wearing thin

advise rear brake linings wearing thin

Fail 13 Jan 2011 143,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise chip in windscreen

advise exhaust rear silencer noisey

advise front brake linings wearing thin

advise rear brake linings wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2010 127,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 127,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 113,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,274 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 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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What year was R919 RFC registered?

R919 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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