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P122 TGT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 TGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,606 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,764 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng oil was empty(2 ltrs added but still requires more)

o/s/r tyre in ner sidewall split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

eng oil was empty(2 ltrs added but still requires more)

o/s/r tyre in ner sidewall split

Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front reg plate damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

oil low

Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front reg plate damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

oil low

Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no.plate cracked

front tyres cracked on sidewalls

poss.water pump noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no.plate cracked

front pads low

o/s/r lens damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bad eng.misfire.

front no.plate cracked

front pads low

o/s/r lens damaged

rear discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,325 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/ftyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2006 75,603 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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P122 TGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P122 TGT, 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 P122 TGT registered?

P122 TGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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