MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all underbody, chassie and suspension covered in underseal
steering stiff
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
all underbody, chassie and suspension covered in underseal
steering stiff
both rear tyres on 2mm
light corrosion on both side sills
light corrosion on n/s/f of chassis by engine not holed
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres on 2mm
light corrosion on both side sills
light corrosion on n/s/f of chassis by engine not holed
corrosion nearside rear outer sill outer skin
damage to drivers door
chip in windscreen b ut less than forty millimetres
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode
stonechip in centre of front windscreen
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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P501 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P501 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 P501 ALJ registered?
P501 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is P501 ALJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P501 ALJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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