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M15 UEP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 UEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 145,856 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 145,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 144,896 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 20 May 2016 129,587 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 129,578 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) loose all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,490 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust on both rear wings to sill panels

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,971 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust on both rear wings to sill panels

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,363 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 118,363 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2010 111,772 miles

surface rust all suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2010 111,772 miles

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

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

surface rust all suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,324 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 105,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 78,050 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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M15 UEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M15 UEP, 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 M15 UEP registered?

M15 UEP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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