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P213 FOD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,822 mi
Last recorded184,822 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 FOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 184,822 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 184,011 miles

underside of vehicle getting rusty in places especially inner sill areas

Fail 25 Apr 2017 183,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST BLOWING BADLY (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALL JOINTS LEAKING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE ACROSS SUB FRAME (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE IN SEVERAL AREAS

Pass 9 May 2016 176,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

minor oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 176,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 166,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 159,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2014 159,573 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 153,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,813 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 131,837 miles

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside sils.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 127,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 123,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 123,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 110,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 110,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 104,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r outter sill week/rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2005 89,623 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 89,366 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P213 FOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P213 FOD, 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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P213 FOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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