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R96 WVX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 WVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,091 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 111,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,426 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,517 miles

All four flexi brake hoses slightly perished

All four front ball joint gaitors perished

Both track rod end gaitors perished

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

Oil leak

Tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All four flexi brake hoses slightly perished

All four front ball joint gaitors perished

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Both track rod end gaitors perished

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

Oil leak

Tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,679 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,222 miles

N/s/r sill corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 95,207 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r sill corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,554 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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R96 WVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

R96 WVX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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