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P636 DPE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 DPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 131,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,262 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,778 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 124,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI-SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

Lower UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST PIPE TO CAT BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D BUSH BRACKET BOLT BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated EARTH WIRING BROKEN (4.11 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP PAD (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

Lower UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 119,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 118,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,881 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,881 miles

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 116,512 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface rust

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2016 116,512 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface rust

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,671 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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,671 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,018 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 109,935 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 109,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 102,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,290 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to rear suspension

rear brakes 37% imbalanced

Pass 13 May 2010 85,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 85,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,439 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,304 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 73,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,510 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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P636 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 P636 DPE, 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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P636 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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