MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake discs in very rusty condition o/s and n/s.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs in very rusty condition o/s and n/s.
REAR PARKING BRAKE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT
rear brake disc's poor condition
rear no' plate has water ingress
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
rear brake disc's poor condition
rear no' plate has water ingress
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both outer sills corroded but not considered excessive or likely to affect braking or steering
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
number plate holder broken
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both outer sills corroded but not considered excessive or likely to affect braking or steering
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
number plate holder broken
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P36 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P36 WGJ, 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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What year was P36 WGJ registered?
P36 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1997.
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