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P537 HMS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,637 mi
Last recorded163,637 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 HMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 163,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,815 miles

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

sills and integral body covered with underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2021 141,811 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

sills and integral body covered with underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2019 112,956 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 May 2018 101,929 miles

Under body corrosion to floor and undersills

Pass 26 May 2017 91,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2016 77,396 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 773,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 77,319 miles

blow on exhaust centre joint

condition of o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear brake discs BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

movement in top steering column bush

oil leak on engine

repairs to chassis rails

Fail 15 May 2010 77,315 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

blow on exhaust centre joint

condition of o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear brake discs BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

movement in top steering column bush

oil leak on engine

repairs to chassis rails

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,471 miles

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

nearside rear park brake becoming low effort.

offside front damper dust shield deteriorated.

offside rear damper dust shield deteriorated.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 71,471 miles

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

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

nearside rear park brake becoming low effort.

offside front damper dust shield deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,158 miles

1.o/s/f indicator broken †2.rattle on cat †3.slight play in steering rack †4.surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes †5.o/s/r bumper loose †

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 66,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1.rattle on cat †2.slight play in steering rack †3.surface corrosion on all other brake pipes †4.o/s/ rear bumper loose †5.surface corrosion of rear sills

6.corrosion on all discs †7.front brake pads low

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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P537 HMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P537 HMS, 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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P537 HMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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