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R992 SRV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 SRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,186 miles

Chip in windscreen

General corrosion

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads very low

Sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,003 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting in places underneath in place and on chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 123,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,901 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 118,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 114,467 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 114,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,650 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,849 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,885 miles

nearside outer sill surface corrosion at rear section.

offside outer sill surface corrosion perforated first outer skin.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,273 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,980 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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R992 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R992 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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What year was R992 SRV registered?

R992 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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