MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear coil springs corroded
brake pipes corroding,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,brake discs wearing,offside front tyre wearing on edges,both rear tyres getting low
nearside rear+offside rear outersills corroded
suspension bushes wearing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes corroding,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,brake discs wearing,offside front tyre wearing on edges,both rear tyres getting low
suspension bushes wearing
near side outer sill corodeing
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded,front number plate cracked,offside outersill corroding,exhaust corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded,front number plate cracked,offside outersill corroding,exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight hand brake imbalance
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P22 GES is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P22 GES, 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 P22 GES registered?
P22 GES is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1997.
Is P22 GES safe to buy?
The MOT history for P22 GES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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