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R949 HUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,429 mi
Last recorded122,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 HUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 122,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer footwell area and inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

aftermarket OMP steering wheel fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate aftermarket OMP steering wheel fitted. unable to determine if vehicle is originally fitted with SRS (7.1.6 (a))

aftermarket air filter/induction kit fitted . in very poor condition and fouling on components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket LED lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate aftermarket OMP steering wheel fitted. unable to determine if vehicle is originally fitted with SRS (7.1.6 (a))

aftermarket air filter/induction kit fitted . in very poor condition and fouling on components

Pass 23 May 2024 115,978 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components corroded.

Fail 23 May 2024 115,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,956 miles

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Fail 5 May 2023 111,956 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front o rear corroded away. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside suspension components corroded.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres . (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,925 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,314 miles

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

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)

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 20 Jul 2017 109,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2016 108,221 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,975 miles

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s rear sill corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2015 106,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,388 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 84,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,834 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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R949 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R949 HUM, 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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R949 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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