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P337 UNH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,804 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 125,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat worn

front registration plate damaged

front subframe and associated components covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

offside registration plate lamp dim

rear subframe and associated components covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 115,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,159 miles

all front suspension dust covers getting deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all front suspension dust covers getting deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,424 miles

advise corrosion at rear of offside outer bodysill

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,424 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion forming at rear of offside outer bodysill

Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,424 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise corrosion forming at rear of offside outer bodysill

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,080 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,882 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,527 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps require slight adjustment

engine has slight oil leak

gearbox has slight oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,899 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,760 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 73,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,487 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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P337 UNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P337 UNH, 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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P337 UNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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