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P114 ATN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,642 mi
Last recorded69,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 ATN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,642 miles

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

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch And Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Underside Heavily Undersealed

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

all suspension heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,464 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily coated in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,406 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,138 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 629,663 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 629,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,493 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,493 miles

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

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

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

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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P114 ATN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P114 ATN, 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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P114 ATN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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