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P391 KOT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,545 mi
Last recorded132,545 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 KOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 132,545 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.advise o/s and n/s rear outer sill ends starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Fail 27 May 2014 132,538 miles

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

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

advise o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.advise o/s and n/s rear outer sill ends starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 131,560 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 131,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 130,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 130,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 128,841 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,945 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 126,907 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 124,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 120,063 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 120,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2008 119,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise rear subframe starting to corrode.

Pass 29 May 2007 115,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 115,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 110,107 miles

Nearside 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)

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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P391 KOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P391 KOT, 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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P391 KOT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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