MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody covered in underseal
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake performance not tested DUE TO SEVERE OVERHEATING. (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested DUE TO OVERHEATING, BADLY. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low LOW. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ROAD WHEELS, PROTUDE OUTSIDE WHEEL ARCHES. ()
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch AND REAR N/S AND O/S ()
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested vehicle over heated, (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connection to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connection to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front underbody corrosion marked with chalk
front and rear suspension corroded
front coil springs nearly coil bound, very little travel
wheels stand out from body
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody has slight corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and sub frame corroded Unable to inspect full due to heavy application of under seal (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P269 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 P269 GPF, 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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P269 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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