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P369 WGO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 127,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,698 miles

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

both rear outter arches has corrosion

various areas off body + chassis has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2011 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

both rear outter arches has corrosion

various areas off body + chassis has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,805 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 117,682 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 111,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2008 111,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

altenator adjuster bracket found on under tray

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 105,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 105,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit

Rear discs and pads wearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 103,590 miles

rear brake discs and pads starting to wear and corrode

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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P369 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P369 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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P369 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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