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P483 ARN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 ARN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,129 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,890 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,706 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,373 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,080 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,818 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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P483 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P483 ARN, 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 P483 ARN registered?

P483 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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