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P101 KOP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 KOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 48,383 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 47,901 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2018 47,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,982 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,979 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,152 miles

Corrosion started on offside rear inner sill by jacking point

Front suspension lower wishbones corroding

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2015 43,152 miles

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

Corrosion started on offside rear inner sill by jacking point

Front suspension lower wishbones corroding

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub on the outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub on the outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,670 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,670 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,144 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 38,144 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,765 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,807 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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P101 KOP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P101 KOP, 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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P101 KOP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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