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P160 SRT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,726 mi
Last recorded100,726 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 SRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,816 miles

Front suspension slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,769 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,745 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle very rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,945 miles

both front brake calipers appear damp

chip in windscreen

corrosion on both outer sills - n/s borderline

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

n/s/r brake worn

o/s/f brake caliper appears to pitch under pressure

topped up coolant prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,449 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,449 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre appears deflated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,109 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 76,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,068 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 70,068 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 63,554 miles

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

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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P160 SRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P160 SRT, 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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P160 SRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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