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P519 WGF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 33,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,064 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

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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P519 WGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P519 WGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P519 WGF registered?

P519 WGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P519 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 WGF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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