MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
slight oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
slight oil leak
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P117 WMJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 P117 WMJ, 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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What year was P117 WMJ registered?
P117 WMJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P117 WMJ safe to buy?
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