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P126 NOA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 NOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrossion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,139 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,301 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,489 miles

nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 23 May 2008 73,277 miles

'A' zone windscreen wiper area slight damage

N/S/F track rod end slight play

N/S/R tyre almost worn devioed of visable tread on outer egde

Fail 23 May 2008 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'A' zone windscreen wiper area slight damage

N/S/F track rod end slight play

N/S/R tyre almost worn devioed of visable tread on outer egde

Pass 31 May 2007 63,522 miles

Exhaust baffles losse in rear box.

N/S headlamp aim on lower limit.

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 31 May 2007 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

19% FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Exhaust baffles loose in rear box.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S headlamp aim on lower limit.

O/S/F tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Rear brake pads low.

STRONG ADVISORY; N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN DEVOID OF VISABLE TREAD & ALMOST THROUGH TO CORDS ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,972 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar bush badly worn

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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P126 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P126 NOA, 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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P126 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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