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P324 FPL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,627 mi
Last recorded106,627 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 FPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,441 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,441 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust shield broken

offside front brake caliper damp but no signs of leaks

offside rear outer sill damaged & corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2007 86,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust shield broken

offside front brake caliper damp but no signs of leaks

offside rear outer sill damaged & corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,311 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 933878716192

Fail 25 Apr 2006 85,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2005 83,994 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 83,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P324 FPL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P324 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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What year was P324 FPL registered?

P324 FPL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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