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P251 KRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 KRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,613 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

body work poor and rusty and dented in all places

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

exhaust system overall poor and rusty

rear foot brake and handbrake efforts weak [new brake pads fitted need bedding in]

under body corrosion to all areas

Fail 14 Dec 2019 140,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

NSF and OSF inner sills have signs of corrosion, underside of vehicle is under sealed in some areas and has signs of corrosion to body and components in others.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and has several cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF, OSF all dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door mirror held on with tape

Fail 8 Jun 2018 125,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

f/reg plate cipped.o/s/n/s/f/wigs slightly corroded.f/coil springs slightly corroded.sills slightly corrded.under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,417 miles

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

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear REG PLATE POOR CONDIYION.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear REG PLATE POOR CONDIYION.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,532 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,867 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 13 May 2014 82,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 80,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 75,428 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 72,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 68,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 64,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 57,676 miles

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

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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P251 KRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P251 KRX, 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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P251 KRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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