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P211 AEL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,540 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,494 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes undersealed

nearside rear outer sill very rusy

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2010 101,413 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes undersealed

nearside rear outer sill very rusy

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2009 96,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody brake pipes undersealed (all)

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody brake pipes undersealed (all)

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,589 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside headlamp becoming dull

suspect front pads getting worn unable to measure

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,250 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,563 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 8 Dec 2006 82,563 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres tread getting low

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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P211 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P211 AEL, 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 P211 AEL registered?

P211 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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