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P490 GOX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 GOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp inop

Fail 7 Aug 2023 131,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached offside and nearside top ball joint locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 19 May 2022 131,266 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 129,565 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe fouling guide bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 121,291 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side light damaged leaving sharp edge due to broken lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable has become detached from caliper (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing Plate broken with figures missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 113,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s wiper

Pass 11 Jul 2015 104,594 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 104,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,055 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 97,002 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,002 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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P490 GOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P490 GOX, 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 P490 GOX registered?

P490 GOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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