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R960 SRV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 SRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 107,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.83 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 9.24% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 400ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,333 miles

Both rear sills to arches/ closing panels corroded and holed NOT WITHIN 12" OF STRUCTURAL BODYWORK.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear sills to arches/ closing panels corroded and holed NOT WITHIN 12" OF STRUCTURAL BODYWORK.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,056 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,832 miles

n\s\r number plate light dull

o\s\f Tyre tread low on inner edge & rubber cracking.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s\r number plate light dull

o\s\f Tyre tread low on inner edge & rubber cracking.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,927 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,927 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front headlight internals faded.

Noise on Nearside rear when spinning wheel up. possible brake noise.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear sills rear end starting two corrod but not holed

advise slight damage two n/s/f side light

Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear sills rear end starting two corrod but not holed

advise slight damage two n/s/f side light

Fail 16 Aug 2011 123,576 miles

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

Advise 3 out of 4 washer jets working.

Advise slight surface corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,488 miles

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

N/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,174 miles

Advise boot full.

Advise rear disc pads look to be low advised to be checked with wheels off.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,174 miles

Advise boot full.

Advise rear disc pads look to be low advised to be checked with wheels off.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,202 miles

advise 3 out 4 washers working

Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise 3 out 4 washers working

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,463 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,286 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nail in tyre

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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R960 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R960 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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R960 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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