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P353 WGO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,384 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,384 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bot sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2016 67,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,650 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,615 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,026 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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P353 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P353 WGO, 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 P353 WGO registered?

P353 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P353 WGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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