MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chip in windscreen
General corrosion
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Rear brake pads very low
Sills corroded
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
front brake pads thin
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
nearside outer sill surface corrosion at rear section.
offside outer sill surface corrosion perforated first outer skin.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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.
Is R992 SRV safe to buy?
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