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P463 GOL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 GOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 108,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 107,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,626 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroding

corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Aug 2013 103,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroding

corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,576 miles

n/s front light unit damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s front light unit damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 95,243 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s f position /flasher lamp lens broken

o/s/r bumper side reflector missing and bumper damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,243 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s f position /flasher lamp lens broken

o/s/r bumper side reflector missing and bumper damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,711 miles

excessive play and noise from water pump

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit (stepped tyre)

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,711 miles

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

excessive play and noise from water pump

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit (stepped tyre)

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,404 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 79,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,963 miles

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,279 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 68,279 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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P463 GOL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P463 GOL, 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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P463 GOL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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