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P558 VBH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 VBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,782 miles

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

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

engine oil level on min

gearbox pinion seal leaking oil

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

engine oil level on min

gearbox pinion seal leaking oil

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,130 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

gearbox pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,894 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

gearbox pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 95,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 92,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 88,588 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the ply

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,588 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the ply

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 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P558 VBH, 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 P558 VBH registered?

P558 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P558 VBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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