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R923 WGW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,870 mi
Last recorded48,870 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 WGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,870 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,718 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2019 46,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,701 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,516 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

nearside rear tyre perishing, cracking in tread, over nine years old

offside front tyre perishing, over 11 years old

offside rear tyre perished, cracking in tread, over 11 years old

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,241 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,407 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear brake system

Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,867 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,379 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2006 35,771 miles

Handbrake travel a little higher than normal

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

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

Slight squeek/squeal hear from rear brakes

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,771 miles

Handbrake travel a little higher than normal

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

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

Slight squeek/squeal hear from rear brakes

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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R923 WGW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R923 WGW, 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 R923 WGW registered?

R923 WGW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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