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P193 UGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,035 mi
Last recorded176,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 UGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 176,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded on lower section

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 166,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 166,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 159,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 154,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 154,413 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 164,412 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 152,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 152,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 145,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 143,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 138,128 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 132,313 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 132,313 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,920 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 112,920 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 106,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 98,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 87,360 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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P193 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P193 UGJ, 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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What year was P193 UGJ registered?

P193 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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