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P648 PLN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 PLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,485 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 54,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wish bones front and rear top and bottom very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,273 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake Flexi Ferrule Corroded

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

Offside Front Brake Flexi Ferrule Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,161 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,627 miles

under body slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,524 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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P648 PLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P648 PLN, 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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P648 PLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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