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P165 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 144,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 141,133 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play To the minimum standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Nearside inner sill end corroded .NOT in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to the MIMIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded NOT in a prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 141,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play To the minimum standard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading becoming low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre inner sill corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Nearside inner sill end corroded .NOT in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to the MIMIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded NOT in a prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 138,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 135,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 135,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

O/SF floor : NOT in a pre scribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance becoming low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,164 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front inner sill repair coming away outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,840 miles

Centre Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,375 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,375 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,042 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 6 Apr 2012 102,246 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc corroded

outer floor corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,914 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 97,914 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,452 miles

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

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 23 Sep 2008 95,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 91,223 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 91,223 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,746 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 66,937 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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P165 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 P165 SUL, 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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P165 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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