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P219 AEL

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,744 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal has long travel

vehicle generally corroded on all suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear outer sills corroded

rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,232 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock absorbers slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has developed a small leak since coil spring fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,553 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,209 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,875 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,473 miles

front lower suspension ball joints dust covers perished

rear offside + nearside outer sills corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension joints dust covers slightly perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,961 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension joints dust covers slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,834 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,362 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 14 Apr 2011 61,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,155 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,011 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,805 miles

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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P219 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P219 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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P219 AEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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