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R920 BNS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 BNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 125,904 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside front and rear wisn bones in poor condition

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension arms have surface rust and ruubber bushes perishing but no movement

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 123,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension arms have surface rust and ruubber bushes perishing but no movement

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 120,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 120,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 117,208 miles

NSF tyre cracking around outer edge of tread

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

Fail 8 May 2014 117,208 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF tyre cracking around outer edge of tread

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

Pass 13 May 2013 113,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 113,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 110,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 110,485 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,612 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 105,313 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 105,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 102,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 98,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 86,871 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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R920 BNS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R920 BNS, 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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R920 BNS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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