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R930 YAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,511 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,400 miles

Both inner sills crorred

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,360 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,079 miles

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not holed

Rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 96,611 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wheel arches poor and rear lower outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,154 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 89,360 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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R930 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R930 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

R930 YAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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