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R942 BEG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,364 mi
Last recorded133,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 BEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear wheel arches rusty

Stone chip on windscreen less than 10mm

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,036 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake metal pipe,some corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear,both on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,160 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres deteriorated/cracked

corrosion to both outer rear sills and both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 29 Oct 2011 106,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres deteriorated/cracked

corrosion to both outer rear sills and both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,137 miles

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

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

near side front tyre perished

Fail 24 Sep 2010 100,137 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

near side front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,638 miles

long hand brake travel

offside rearsill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,519 miles

o/s/r lower wing corroded and broken away from outer sill

Pass 26 Sep 2005 71,808 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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R942 BEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R942 BEG, 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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R942 BEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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