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N762 PJD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,324 mi
Last recorded133,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 PJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 133,324 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 133,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 119,407 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroding

both front link pin bushes split

corrosion not through all skins rear outer sills + rear inner wheel arches

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,130 miles

all suspension components corroding

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both front link pin bushes split

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge + close to limit

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 30 May 2018 116,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroding

both front link pin bushes split

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 19 May 2018 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

parking brake efficiency limit only just met 16%

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,317 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 111,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s inner sills split and corroded not in a prescribed area.

Fail 31 May 2016 106,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s inner sills split and corroded not in a prescribed area.

Pass 23 May 2015 101,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 101,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 94,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 88,700 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake has just met the required efficiency 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2013 88,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,621 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,940 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,393 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,511 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,117 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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N762 PJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N762 PJD, 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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N762 PJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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