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P322 FPL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,551 mi
Last recorded99,551 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 FPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 99,551 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Loose (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s inner sills (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,537 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,272 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,271 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,063 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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,878 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/sf wing damaged.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/sf wing damaged.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 45,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 45,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,766 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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P322 FPL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P322 FPL, 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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P322 FPL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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