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P25 AFT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 AFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,011 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE HAS OIL STAIN ON LOWER COMPONENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the border line (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch close to wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel close to wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN ON GEARBOX UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDER BODY AND OUTER BODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,253 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,442 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,709 miles

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

handbrae needs adjusting

n/sr tyre is starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,316 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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P25 AFT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P25 AFT, 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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P25 AFT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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