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P114 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 113,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to T union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to T union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,231 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,192 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,481 miles

offside parking brake reading low (n/n/r160) (o/s/r60)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,481 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside parking brake reading low (n/n/r160) (o/s/r60)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,323 miles

brake fluid reservoir requires topping up

engine oil level requires topping up

offside parking brake reading low (o/s70) (n/s150)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,109 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,221 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,690 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,690 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,312 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,491 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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P114 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P114 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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P114 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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