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R932 AWO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 AWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 74,221 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner and outer sills and wheel archs (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

under trays and wheel covers a fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,199 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner and outer sills and wheel archs (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

under trays and wheel covers a fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,286 miles

the underside prescribed areas,suspension components,brake pipes are covered with anticorrosion spray.underside shields fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

nsf osf nsr osr brake flexy pipe ferrells corroded

suspension is corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,245 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 72,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,224 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2008 62,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 62,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,509 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 54,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R932 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R932 AWO, 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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R932 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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