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R940 TBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 TBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 123,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills bubbling with rust

under body has some age related surface rust but not weak

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,880 miles

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

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

corrosion to bodywork and nearside rear inner sills

front brake pipes made from different materials

Fail 18 Dec 2023 120,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to bodywork and neartside inner sill area

front brake pipes made from different materials

Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to very high readings for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and lambda, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision harnesses fitted - not fitted in suitable fixings and incorrectly positioned (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake flexi pipes made of different materials

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,796 miles

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

corrosion to rear arches and lower sills

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,051 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 91,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside rusty

Pass 16 May 2014 91,739 miles

underside rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,209 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,271 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 85,267 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,476 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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R940 TBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 R940 TBP, 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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R940 TBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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