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P567 VBH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 VBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,335 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,934 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,634 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,518 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 112,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 108,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 108,104 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,135 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 104,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,255 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

airbag warning light on

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,152 miles

airbag light on during test

Fail 21 Jun 2008 80,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS/airbag light stays on

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 65,912 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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P567 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P567 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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P567 VBH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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