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P445 LOG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 LOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,852 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 78,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,840 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements advise inspection / adjustment

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,354 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,994 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,964 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,385 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,371 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,708 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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P445 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P445 LOG, 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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P445 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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