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P558 HLV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,192 mi
Last recorded113,192 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 HLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 113,192 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 25 May 2022 111,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 103,691 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2020 90,516 miles

Front Both front arms have surface corrosion

Front Both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Front Both front coil springs corroded

Front Both front upper wishbone arms poor

Rear Brake discs poor and pitted

Fail 26 May 2020 90,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both front arms have surface corrosion

Front Both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Front Both front coil springs corroded

Front Both front upper wishbone arms poor

Rear Brake discs poor and pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,488 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

floor pans corroding and previous repairs to sills

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,348 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,348 miles

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

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brakes binding

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f brakes binding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,310 miles

advise general underside corrosion. Mainly to subframes and suspension arms

advise n/s/r tyre cracking/splitting in tread grooves

advise o/s/r brake effort low/brake disc corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,620 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,817 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,408 miles

24% imbalance on front brakes

front wipers split

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,634 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

n/s and o/s outer sills are weak at rear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs showing corrosion

imbalance on front brakes

n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,982 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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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P558 HLV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P558 HLV, 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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P558 HLV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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