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UIB 3541

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 3541
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 99,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,246 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 97,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions exceeded first attempt (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 95,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 95,714 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,659 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill behind wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,650 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,390 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 90,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 90,110 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 2 May 2015 88,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,182 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 65,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 57,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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UIB 3541 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 57.1%.

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 UIB 3541, 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 UIB 3541 registered?

UIB 3541 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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