MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,674 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres worn uneven
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
oil leak engine
underside of vehicle corroded
oil leak engine
underside of vehicle corroded
oil leak engine
underside of vehicle corroded
oil leak engine
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but just out of prescribed area
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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)
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.
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.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to mid box slight blow. (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Both sides rear outer sill in poor condition
damage to o/s/f wing
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P61 VRH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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