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R929 OGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 OGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011
Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,028 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 80,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,166 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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R929 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R929 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.

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What year was R929 OGN registered?

R929 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R929 OGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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