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P320 UBE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 UBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,718 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,959 miles

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,620 miles

Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion

Offside front tyre worn on edges and on legal limit

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion

Offside front tyre worn on edges and on legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,287 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,299 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,637 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P320 UBE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P320 UBE, 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 P320 UBE registered?

P320 UBE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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