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P513 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,666 mi
Last recorded97,666 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 2 May 2013 92,011 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 92,011 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,840 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 77,177 miles

Inner Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 67,131 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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P513 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P513 SUL, 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 P513 SUL registered?

P513 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P513 SUL shows 16 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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