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P506 PWC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 PWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 128,749 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,900 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 125,898 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 120,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,316 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,756 miles

n/s headlight reflector corroding

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2008 109,440 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 103,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,193 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 88,133 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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P506 PWC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P506 PWC, 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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P506 PWC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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