MOT Status
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106,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak in engine bay ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
condensation in nearside rear light unit
offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 17%
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear handbrake efforts weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at levels of 1.144 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished
both front tyres perished, over 5yrs old and wearing on both edges 185/60/R14 82H
both outersills slightly corroded
front brake pads wearing thin
front suspension arms slightly corroded
offisde front inner wheel arch slightly corroded
offside rear shock has a light oil around it and requires replacing soon
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
material loose on wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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P27 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P27 MXV, 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 P27 MXV registered?
P27 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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