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P61 NOX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 NOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,727 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 99,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,814 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,814 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

offside chassis section damaged

some surface corrosion under vehicle

wishbones etc. corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

offside chassis section damaged

some surface corrosion under vehicle

wishbones etc. corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,038 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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P61 NOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P61 NOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 NOX registered?

P61 NOX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P61 NOX safe to buy?

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