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P363 WGO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,304 miles

Car has been lowered

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,304 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,304 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,682 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 130,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,562 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R sill end / inner arch & sill return corroded but just outside any prescribed area

Spring adjusters fitted to all shock absorbers

Fail 7 Feb 2013 124,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Battery insecure

O/S/R sill end / inner arch & sill return corroded but just outside any prescribed area

Spring adjusters fitted to all shock absorbers

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 115,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

Fail 5 Oct 2010 115,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,945 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 113,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 112,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 112,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 111,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 111,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2006 103,944 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 103,944 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P363 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P363 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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P363 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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