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P497 ALJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,573 mi
Last recorded132,573 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 132,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 10 May 2012 132,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 124,596 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER EDGE OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,596 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER EDGE OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

Pass 25 Mar 2010 122,936 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 22 Mar 2010 122,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 20 Feb 2009 121,045 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,610 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

noise from engine may be water pump or idler bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 119,610 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

noise from engine may be water pump or idler bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2007 116,863 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rears of outer sill panels slightly corroded

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipe to offside front flex slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 111,896 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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P497 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P497 ALJ, 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 P497 ALJ registered?

P497 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P497 ALJ safe to buy?

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