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P360 SCL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 SCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,436 miles

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

corrosion to nsr sill but not holed at present

corrosion to osr sill but not holed at present

exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking at present

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to suspension components

surface corrosion to metal front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,800 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r sill but not holed

corrosion to o/s/r sill but not holed

crack in front number plate

has slight corrosion to suspension components

slight surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r sill but not holed

corrosion to o/s/r sill but not holed

crack in front number plate

front and rear tyres wear on edges

has slight corrosion to suspension components

slight surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 May 2014 85,784 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Fail 19 May 2014 85,784 miles

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

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 22 May 2013 85,588 miles

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 9 May 2012 80,888 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 75,835 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 75,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate beginning to de-laminate.

Pass 8 May 2008 67,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 59,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,527 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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P360 SCL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P360 SCL, 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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P360 SCL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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