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P484 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box not properly attached all rack bolts loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,233 miles

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

Offside Rear crash bar has 2 broken studs and one nut missing, one nut held on with a couple of threads

front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2020 93,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexy to calliper join (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in colour (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 diff mount bolt missing

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

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint nut locking devices missing

Offside Front upper ball joint nut locking device missing

Offside Rear crash bar has 2 broken studs and one nut missing, one nut held on with a couple of threads

front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2018 92,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,962 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch & outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch & outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

parking brake limit just met - requires attention

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,824 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 73,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,100 miles

oil pressure light not operational

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 42,610 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P484 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P484 SUL, 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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P484 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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