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P599 SAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,627 mi
Last recorded138,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 SAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2021 138,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill coming away from inner sill plate/ inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger not fitted into rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,076 miles

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,002 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in centre of tread

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

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

full under body of car is waxed oiled

Fail 1 Apr 2017 133,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in centre of tread

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

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

full under body of car is waxed oiled

Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,561 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 111,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 111,505 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,394 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,367 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,161 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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P599 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAH, 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 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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