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R921 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint dust cover damaged perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint dust cover damaged perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 133,148 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to the back exhaust perforated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint dust cover damaged perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm ball joint dust cover damaged perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 127,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint gasket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and engine misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 110,839 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underside rusted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 110,882 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underside rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 109,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 106,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop / tail bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 103,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,132 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,560 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,699 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,624 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel tight

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,121 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,305 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,786 miles

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

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

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

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 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R921 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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R921 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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