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R997 SPO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,573 mi
Last recorded158,573 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 SPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 158,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 156,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,891 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 144,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on offside sill at wheel arch

corrosion forming on outer sills at rear

front plate type

Fail 9 Jun 2016 144,926 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on offside sill at wheel arch

corrosion forming on outer sills at rear

front plate type

Pass 14 May 2015 143,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer sill corroded recommend repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 139,810 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyrewall damaged slightly on inside

Fail 8 May 2014 139,746 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 17 May 2013 137,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 129,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 17 May 2011 122,415 miles

rear pads are getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 119,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 111,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 107,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 106,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 106,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R997 SPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R997 SPO, 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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R997 SPO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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