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P61 VRH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,674 mi
Last recorded96,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 VRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,674 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,343 miles

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,747 miles

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,944 miles

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,859 miles

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 86,094 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but just out of prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,231 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower and upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,365 miles

clutch pedal rubber very worn.

loose wiring in boot by battery but not likely to cause a short.

n/s park brake reading low compared to o/s.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,360 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides, ends of sills and sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber very worn.

loose wiring in boot by battery but not likely to cause a short.

n/s park brake reading low compared to o/s.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to mid box slight blow. (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,385 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 78,385 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,349 miles

Both sides rear outer sill in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,204 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,812 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,785 miles

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Nearside rear brake pads look low

Nearside rear caliper was unseized at service will possibly need replaceing with rear brake pads in about 2000

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 VRH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P61 VRH, 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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What year was P61 VRH registered?

P61 VRH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P61 VRH safe to buy?

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