MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4x tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar corroded
front coil spring corroded
offside outer sill corroded
oil leak
rear bumper damaged
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust system corroded
front anti roll bar corroded
front coil spring corroded
offside outer sill corroded
oil leak
rear bumper damaged
stone chip in windscreen
Scratch on offside door
Slight corrosion on nearside inner sill
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear bumper damaged
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear crossmembers corroded
front number plate holder damaged
nearside and offside inner sills and floor pans corroded
nearside and offside rear shock asborber dust boots perished
rear bumper damaged
sump guard cover fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
nearside interior door handle loose
rear bumper damaged
stone chips in swept area of windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R952 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R952 SRV, 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 R952 SRV registered?
R952 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R952 SRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R952 SRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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