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R930 OGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 OGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,058 miles

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

multiple suspension, steering and under body areas slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 114,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 112,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 108,978 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,784 miles

headlight lenses dirty

surface corrosion to os rear outer sill

surface corrosion to under side

under seal used

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,784 miles

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

headlight lenses dirty

surface corrosion to os rear outer sill

surface corrosion to under side

under seal used

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,948 miles

surface corrosion to front suspension

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

under seal used

Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,922 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 79,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 73,362 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,424 miles

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

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

front wheels both sides have slight restricted movement

rear tyres both sides tread depth starting to get low

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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R930 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R930 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 R930 OGN registered?

R930 OGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R930 OGN safe to buy?

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