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P597 WUF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 WUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 94,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 88,616 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 87,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 87,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 86,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,420 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion to all suspension arms

Fail 13 Sep 2016 86,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in center outer (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 86,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,146 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,146 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside inner sill corroded but not holed

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over

Pass 26 May 2011 80,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear service brake performance increases slightly slower than offside.

Pass 29 May 2008 75,843 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,548 miles

front brake pads getting low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P597 WUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P597 WUF, 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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P597 WUF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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