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P177 PDM

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,527 mi
Last recorded114,527 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 PDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 114,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 114,110 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 114,067 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 113,527 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 113,919 miles

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))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 112,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 111,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR, EXCESSIVELY GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,478 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR, EXCESSIVELY GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,both inner sills/floor aswell (5.2.6)

all suspension components slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,266 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,both inner sills/floor aswell (5.2.6)

all suspension components slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes and brake pipes have excessive grease applied

underside/lower/floor/components and prescribed areas corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all steering+suspension components corroded

slight corrosion outer sills at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,079 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,781 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 96,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,951 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 83,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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P177 PDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P177 PDM, 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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P177 PDM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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