MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND GETTING THIN
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P497 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1997.
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