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P204 AFR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 AFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 139,647 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,287 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 136,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,214 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,270 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 129,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,589 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 122,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 121,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 116,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,926 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 114,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 103,697 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 10,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,416 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 99,344 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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P204 AFR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P204 AFR, 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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P204 AFR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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