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P121 MJN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,815 mi
Last recorded149,815 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 149,815 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

hole in o/s/f lower wing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,054 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill also around drain hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 142,052 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill also around drain hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 135,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,789 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 123,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,239 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,239 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 74,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,988 miles

nearside and offside chassis member have damage on them

nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,424 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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P121 MJN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P121 MJN, 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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P121 MJN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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