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P342 LYC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 LYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 123,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

cooling fan not cutting in, vehicle has to be stopped from overheating several times during emissions test.

headlamp output poor but beam image visible

multiple welding patches covered with underseal.

vehicle underside but not holed within prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jul 2021 119,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 119,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 114,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,148 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 112,642 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,995 miles

n/side front tyre getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2010 109,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear discs condition poor

n/side front tyre getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 104,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 104,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,681 miles

both rear sill sections starting to rust

Fail 6 Sep 2007 76,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,239 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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P342 LYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P342 LYC, 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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P342 LYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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