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P583 XJR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,640 mi
Last recorded164,640 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 XJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,640 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 164,636 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 151,186 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 135,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 125,346 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 125,329 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bth rear tyre rubber cracking

offside rear brake holding on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 120,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 120,619 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 117,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 108,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,259 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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P583 XJR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P583 XJR, 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 P583 XJR registered?

P583 XJR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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