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P451 WGS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,868 mi
Last recorded168,868 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 WGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 168,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 165,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 165,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 164,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear wheel arch rusty sharp edges forming

Fail 28 Aug 2019 163,009 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S CHASSIS RAIL RUSTED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S INNER SILL RUSTED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3MM

Pass 22 Aug 2018 160,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 156,941 miles

power steering rack leaking slightly from a oil seal

underside suspension parts rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2017 156,941 miles

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

power steering rack leaking slightly from a oil seal

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,573 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack pinion oil seal leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 153,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack pinion oil seal leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 151,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 151,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 145,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 139,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 21 Aug 2013 139,729 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 31 Jul 2012 134,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 132,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front too rear fuel pipe rusted.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,824 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise clutch slave cylinder damp

advise handbrake travel nearing limit

advise oil leaks

advise pedal rubbers worn

Fail 17 Aug 2009 125,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise clutch slave cylinder damp

advise handbrake travel nearing limit

advise oil leaks

advise pedal rubbers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 121,973 miles

General corrosion under car

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,414 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both lower front suspension arms corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2006 117,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 117,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P451 WGS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P451 WGS, 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 P451 WGS registered?

P451 WGS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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