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P315 RYN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 RYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,082 miles

front number slight damage need changing

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded & weaking need repairing soon

o/s/f bottom arm front bush slight play

under trays fitted front

Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front number slight damage need changing

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded & weaking need repairing soon

o/s/f bottom arm front bush slight play

under trays fitted front

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,489 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f seat missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 121,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,346 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 112,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,186 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 110,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,968 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both outer sills starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,236 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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P315 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P315 RYN, 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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P315 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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