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P599 ODB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,685 mi
Last recorded121,685 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 ODB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 121,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse pipe to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas heavily corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,604 miles

vehicle has been lowered

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/rear iner tyre has slight cut

Fail 6 Aug 2014 115,604 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/rear iner tyre has slight cut

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs thin

underside of car been underseald

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 102,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,725 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 101,725 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt squealing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 101,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear shock absorber protection sleeves split

handbrake may require adjustment

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear shock absorber protection sleeves split

handbrake may require adjustment

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,215 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,215 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2007 96,910 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 96,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 11 May 2007 96,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 94,925 miles

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

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

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

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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P599 ODB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P599 ODB, 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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P599 ODB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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