MOT Status
ValidMileage
77,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside parking brake effort slightly low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside parking brake effort slightly low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
underside of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
washer bottle bracket corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
underside of vehicle corroded
washer bottle bracket corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns rear tyre getting low
os washer jet 1/2 blocked
NSF & OSF TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
NSF , OSF &NSR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST
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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P516 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P516 BDV, 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 P516 BDV registered?
P516 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P516 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P516 BDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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