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P195 UGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 UGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 99,727 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 99,154 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,133 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,133 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,522 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.CORROSION O/S SILL.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.CORROSION O/S SILL.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,661 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 80,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,543 miles

Brake pedal pad starting to wear

Clutch pedal pad wearing

Front wipers smearing but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside sun visor loose

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2009 73,543 miles

Brake pedal pad starting to wear

Clutch pedal pad wearing

Front wipers smearing but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside sun visor loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,387 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,256 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,625 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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P195 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P195 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 P195 UGJ registered?

P195 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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