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P505 WKG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 WKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 89,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,294 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 89,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 89,294 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 87,673 miles

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

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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P505 WKG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P505 WKG, 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 P505 WKG registered?

P505 WKG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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