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P578 RWR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,448 mi
Last recorded158,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 RWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 158,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 158,022 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 152,424 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm and nailed

subframes and suspension arms generally corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 152,424 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm and nailed

subframes and suspension arms generally corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 150,207 miles

Suspension components and rear subframe corroded.

n/s/r tyre low, nailed, and slight distortion.

o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber mast dust covers split.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 150,207 miles

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

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

Suspension components and rear subframe corroded.

n/s/r tyre low, nailed, and slight distortion.

o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber mast dust covers split.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 148,115 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 142,782 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 142,782 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 137,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 137,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 131,339 miles

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

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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P578 RWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P578 RWR, 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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P578 RWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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