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M380 UDP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,931 mi
Last recorded140,931 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 UDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 140,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 134,570 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 129,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,089 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,767 miles

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

o/s/r tyre flat, puncture? nothing visible in tread...

Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear service & park brake readings were low! but just pass on efficiency!

o/s/r tyre flat, puncture? nothing visible in tread...

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r sill corroding

o/s/f sill corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2012 116,204 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r sill corroding

o/s/f sill corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,466 miles

rear sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brakes slight bind

Fail 17 Jan 2011 111,466 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brakes slight bind

rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 113,282 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2008 103,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 94,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,961 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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M380 UDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M380 UDP, 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 M380 UDP registered?

M380 UDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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