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P383 WGO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,505 miles

REAR BRAKE READINGS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

RUST ON BOTH INNER SILLS AND FLOOR

Pass 15 Apr 2018 117,837 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,312 miles

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 105,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 105,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,223 miles

heavy oil leak

slight binding in nearside front brake

small corroded hole in offside rear closing sill - outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 May 2014 85,170 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded at top sections

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,132 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,659 miles

outer sills corroded in places.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 32,508 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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P383 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P383 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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What year was P383 WGO registered?

P383 WGO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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