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P567 WUG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 WUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise exhaust tailpipe missing

advise ns mirror missing

Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,641 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise exhaust tailpipe missing

advise ns mirror missing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,848 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,828 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,635 miles

sills have been welded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 90,635 miles

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

sills have been welded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,709 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,987 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,948 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,159 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 62,159 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 WUG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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