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R926 USP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 USP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2022 92,103 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2022 92,103 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,793 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,751 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights when hazards switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan in middle of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front wings heavily corroded around mounting bolts

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R wheel arch heavily corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer side sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both side (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,816 miles

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

Corrosion N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 75,552 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 75,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,310 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 60,295 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 55,853 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 55,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 46,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 42,536 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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R926 USP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R926 USP, 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 R926 USP registered?

R926 USP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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