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R991 HUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,439 mi
Last recorded123,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 HUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,439 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside handbrake effort

Fail 24 Jun 2023 123,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 114,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/heavily undersealed

poor repair to nearside outer sill/ wheel arch near seatbelt mounting

poor repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2021 114,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch/sill return (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/heavily undersealed

poor repair to nearside outer sill/ wheel arch near seatbelt mounting

poor repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2021 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate poorly secured

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle within prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre perished , cracked, worn close to limit

o/s/r brake pads show signs of getting hot

o/s/r tyre perished , cracked, worn close to limit

poor repair to n/s/r wheel arch

poor repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 111,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases b/box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 96,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 87,491 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 87,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,004 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,331 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,167 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,167 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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R991 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R991 HUM, 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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R991 HUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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