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R921 OGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 OGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 142,371 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 129,472 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flaking under seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,326 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,862 miles

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

exhaust repared at cat box

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,782 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,629 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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R921 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R921 OGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R921 OGN registered?

R921 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R921 OGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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