MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Arches Corroded, But No Seriously Weakened.
All tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NS and OS inner and outer sill covers fitted
NSF and OSF wings corroded
NSR and OSR inner wheel arch covers fitted
OSR tyre deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sills and inner sills and floor pan corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/front brake disc deteriorating
o/s/rear brake disc deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both wiper blades deteriorating
o/s/front brake disc deteriorating
o/s/rear brake disc deteriorating
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rust at rear of both body sills -- not excesive
some rust on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes -- not excesive
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror detached
retaining clip broken on rear exhaust heat shield
rust at rear of both body sills -- not excesive
some rust on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes -- not excesive
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 P171 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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P171 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.
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