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P102 HST

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 HST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver window not opening/closing with handle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver window not opening/closing with handle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking and not repairable 175/70R13 ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,960 miles

too low for roller brake test parking brake has little reserve and may require service soon

Fail 7 Apr 2018 71,960 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

too low for roller brake test parking brake has little reserve and may require service soon

Pass 1 May 2017 69,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 57,611 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,165 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,162 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,112 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,730 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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P102 HST is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P102 HST, 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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P102 HST is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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