MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear cills have been repaird with filler so unable to fully test
front sub frame and suspension rusty
advise front number plate starting to detereorate but still legible
advise nearside front and offside front coil springs starting to corrode
advise nearside front and offside front lower wishbones starting to corrode
advise offside rear door sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise front number plate starting to detereorate but still legible
advise nearside front and offside front coil springs starting to corrode
advise nearside front and offside front lower wishbones starting to corrode
advise offside rear door sill starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P216 WRG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P216 WRG, 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 P216 WRG registered?
P216 WRG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P216 WRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P216 WRG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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