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R952 SRV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 SRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 143,148 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,986 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 140,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 138,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 138,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 129,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 119,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,942 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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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.

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