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R96 EBM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,044 mi
Last recorded118,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 EBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 118,044 miles

4 tyres wearing on the inner edges

All brake pipes covered in grease preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,281 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,706 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 102,703 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)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,797 miles

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

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Fail 23 Aug 2011 97,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 71,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,413 miles

offside rear sill showing signs of corrosion †

Pass 8 Aug 2005 61,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 61,370 miles

1) the front roadsprings are corroded, † 2) the exhaust emission has high co suspect weak catalyst.......

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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R96 EBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R96 EBM, 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 R96 EBM registered?

R96 EBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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