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P580 EMS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 EMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,507 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 82,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 82,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,609 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 80,116 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 80,115 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 79,351 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,336 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,336 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,988 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 76,988 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

o/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake fluid reservoir low

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,367 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,649 miles

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

handbrake efficiency poor 17%

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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P580 EMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P580 EMS, 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 P580 EMS registered?

P580 EMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P580 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 EMS shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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