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P459 YTN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 YTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,645 miles

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

front & rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front & rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,673 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 69,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,601 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both outer sills getting rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,630 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 57,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P459 YTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P459 YTN, 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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P459 YTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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