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P220 TTM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,096 mi
Last recorded84,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 TTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 81,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 81,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 73,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,709 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,140 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 72,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 71,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,802 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,198 miles

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

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

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

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight brake grab on osf

slight play at osr road wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,374 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,949 miles

Corrosion on both sides outer sills at rear jacking points

Front pads 80% worn

Nearside front headlamp electronic height adjuster not working

Surface corrosion on all brake disc faces

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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P220 TTM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P220 TTM, 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 P220 TTM registered?

P220 TTM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P220 TTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 TTM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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