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SDZ 8194

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,740 mi
Last recorded94,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 8194
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,740 miles

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

vehicle heavilly undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2014 92,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 92,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 90,515 miles

general corrosion

Fail 1 May 2012 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 82,402 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 12 May 2011 82,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 76,469 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 76,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,600 miles

offside and nearside outer car sills at rear of sills geting weak with rust

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6 mm at centre of tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,670 miles

nearside and offside outer sills at rear starting to get weak with rust

Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside outer sills at rear off sills starting to get weak with rust

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SDZ 8194 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDZ 8194, 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 SDZ 8194 registered?

SDZ 8194 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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