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P522 OLP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,389 mi
Last recorded117,389 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 OLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,009 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 116,003 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,369 miles

slight oil leak

underside of car rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2014 114,369 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 111,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhurst rusty

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,054 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,598 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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P522 OLP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P522 OLP, 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 P522 OLP registered?

P522 OLP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P522 OLP safe to buy?

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