MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.63 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.60 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
light corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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P148 JWB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P148 JWB, 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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P148 JWB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1997.
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