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P545 OLP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 OLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 116,042 miles

After market suspension fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 116,040 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

After market suspension fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,028 miles

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

rear brake calipers damp

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 12 Aug 2017 116,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake calipers damp

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,595 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 110,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,701 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,701 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cut and nail in tread

rear discs coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,208 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,432 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

strong advisory that the offside rear door sill is corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

strong advisory that the offside rear door sill is corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,469 miles

all four tyre peirshing

front brake pad are 75% worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,780 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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P545 OLP 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 68.4%.

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 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 P545 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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P545 OLP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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