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P601 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 131,042 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system excessively rough steering very stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down steering wheel loose (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 120,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,671 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer, baffles broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 116,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear main oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer, baffles broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,393 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 114,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,270 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,718 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 105,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,679 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 98,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 96,296 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 96,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,581 miles

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

crack in offside rear light lense

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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P601 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P601 SWK, 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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P601 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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