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P473 DPB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 DPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on both front wings

vehicle has been welded before

Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on both front wings

vehicle has been welded before

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,051 miles

corrosion on both front wings

vehicle has been welded before

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,450 miles

nearside and offside front wing corners corroded

previous welding repairs to rear inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 4 Sep 2018 87,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front wing corners corroded

previous welding repairs to rear inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,929 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe surface corrosion

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on vehicle underside and suspension units and subframe

heavy surface corrosion under floor panels

slight binding n/s/f brake

surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,340 miles

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

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

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear anti-roll bar corroded.

Rear brake disc`s are in a poor condition.

Rear sub-frame heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 85,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear coil spring heavily corroded.

Rear anti-roll bar corroded.

Rear brake disc`s are in a poor condition.

Rear sub-frame heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,083 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

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

Front anti-roll bar heavily corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded.

Rear brake disc`s are in a poor condition.

Rear sub-frame heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,560 miles

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front anti-roll bar heavily corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear anti-bar heavily corroded.

Rear disc`s are in a poor condition.

Rear sub-frame heavily corrorded.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,559 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front anti-roll bar heavily corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear anti-bar heavily corroded.

Rear disc`s are in a poor condition.

Rear sub-frame heavily corrorded.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,542 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

slight bind from n/s/f & n/s/r wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,103 miles

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

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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P473 DPB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P473 DPB, 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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P473 DPB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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