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P364 WGO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,316 mi
Last recorded111,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP364 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 111,139 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,103 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,090 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 107,302 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 107,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,110 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Feb 2021 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 105,246 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens faded

Pass 24 May 2018 104,586 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 104,586 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 103,135 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 103,130 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

all front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,435 miles

all suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel binding

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,846 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,818 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,218 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,439 miles

offside rear outer sill panel corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,481 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 64,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P364 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P364 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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P364 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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