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R965 MBL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2017 154,818 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 154,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 153,913 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 151,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 147,183 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,087 miles

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

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 141,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 138,569 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,514 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 129,235 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills!

Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 123,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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R965 MBL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R965 MBL, 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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R965 MBL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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