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P113 NOA

1997 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX5113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 NOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism becoming lazy

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,884 miles

drivers seatbelt becoming lazy

Fail 9 Dec 2010 93,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

drivers seatbelt becoming lazy

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 87,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,620 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,079 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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P113 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 113,018 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P113 NOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P113 NOA registered?

P113 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P113 NOA safe to buy?

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