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P577 MOR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,490 mi
Last recorded70,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 MOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to the N/S & O/S front wheel arches.

Excessive coolant leak to the N/S of the engine

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,473 miles

Bottem rad' hose leaking coolant.

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,172 miles

front brake balance only just passable 20%

front nearside brake partially binding

Pass 10 May 2007 42,433 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 42,433 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,074 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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P577 MOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P577 MOR, 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 P577 MOR registered?

P577 MOR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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