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R935 PNP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 PNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,830 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger corroded through

Fail 22 Sep 2016 98,825 miles

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

Both rear brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger corroded through

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,243 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

signs of corrosion rear sills

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 92,243 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

signs of corrosion rear sills

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,797 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,092 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

signs of filler areas of both rear sill ,areas seem solid

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,092 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

signs of filler areas of both rear sill ,areas seem solid

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,654 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 38,654 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R935 PNP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R935 PNP, 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 R935 PNP registered?

R935 PNP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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