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P215 AEL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,019 mi
Last recorded188,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 188,019 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 187,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded at bottom

hand brake travel high

previous repairs to both outer sills and inner sills at rear

Pass 26 Mar 2018 185,684 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 185,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 182,239 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 180,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 180,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 169,258 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R sill panel starting to rust.

O/S/R sill panel starting to rust.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 153,244 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

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

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE POOR READING

O/S REAR OUTER WING CORRODED

REAR No PLATE FADED

Fail 21 May 2013 153,244 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

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

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE POOR READING

O/S REAR OUTER WING CORRODED

REAR No PLATE FADED

Pass 14 May 2012 145,860 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sill is excessivly corroded but is not within 30cms of any load bearing member or panels

Fail 14 May 2012 145,860 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sill is excessivly corroded but is not within 30cms of any load bearing member or panels

Pass 14 Jun 2011 138,871 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 138,871 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 135,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 135,986 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 133,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 133,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 130,898 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty but have not holed

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2007 130,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty but have not holed

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2006 126,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 126,434 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P215 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P215 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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P215 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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