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P54 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,340 mi
Last recorded120,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 120,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear arch has corrosion but not causing sharp edges

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear arch has corrosion but not causing sharp edges

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,000 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,689 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,634 miles

1.all brake pads worn.2.n/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2010 77,634 miles

1.all brake pads worn.2.n/s/r outer sill corroding

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 73,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,103 miles

osr sill corroding,osr shock absoerber damp slight flicker on nsf headlight

Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 65,891 miles

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

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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P54 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 P54 WGJ, 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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P54 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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