MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,602 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
offside parking brake reading low (n/n/r160) (o/s/r60)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside parking brake reading low (n/n/r160) (o/s/r60)
brake fluid reservoir requires topping up
engine oil level requires topping up
offside parking brake reading low (o/s70) (n/s150)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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