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P105 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,383 mi
Last recorded123,383 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,276 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,509 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,311 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

periphery of front brake discs rusted[inner]

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

periphery of front brake discs rusted[inner]

Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,893 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,891 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 92,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,962 miles

brake pedal pad worn

Fail 15 Feb 2008 81,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal pad worn

handbrake travel

n\s\r antiroll bar linkrod bush worn

Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,432 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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P105 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P105 WGJ, 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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P105 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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