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P117 DSO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 DSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 68,069 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 65,940 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,431 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 58,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,216 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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P117 DSO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P117 DSO, 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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P117 DSO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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