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P367 AFH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,658 mi
Last recorded66,658 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 AFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 66,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 65,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,120 miles

General rusty underside the vehicle: sub-frames, anti roll bars, coil springs, front and rear arms

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

General rusty underside the vehicle: sub-frames, anti roll bars, coil springs, front and rear arms

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

Pass 9 May 2016 63,642 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ARB (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear drop links (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside, front and rear inner sills / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Both track rod ends and track control arms are corroded but serviceable

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside rear and both front shocks absorbers (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension sub frames (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, both front and rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and areas

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 63,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ARB (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear drop links (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside, front and rear inner sills / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Both track rod ends and track control arms are corroded but serviceable

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside rear and both front shocks absorbers (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension sub frames (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, both front and rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and areas

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 62,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 62,475 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres on car perished and split

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 8 May 2008 60,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres have age related cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,992 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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P367 AFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P367 AFH, 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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P367 AFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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