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R948 BEG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 BEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 112,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,873 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour in bumper (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour in bumper (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,075 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,708 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,684 miles

Condensation In Nearside Front Indicator

Underside Of Vehicle Slightly Corroded

Vehicle Has Slight Oil Leak

Wipers Poor

Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,973 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear outer sill coroding

Pass 28 Nov 2009 100,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front suspension upper and lower wishbone arms corroded , o/s and n/s

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension upper and lower wishbone arms corroded, o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,929 miles

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

o/s and n/s headlight aim high

Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,086 miles

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

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 pipe to o/s rear flexi hose coroded at front

Pass 30 Nov 2005 80,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 80,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 80,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel close to limit

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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R948 BEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R948 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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What year was R948 BEG registered?

R948 BEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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