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P655 NCR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 NCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,002 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken. Exhaust still adequately supported

N/S/R outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R outer sill corroded (Close to excessive)

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 134,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken. Exhaust still adequately supported

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

N/S/R outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R outer sill corroded (Close to excessive)

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit and worn heavily on inner edge

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside front tyre perished and slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,342 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside front tyre perished and slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,374 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

very heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill within seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,746 miles

both rear tyres heavy worn inner egdes

chip to screen

corrosion to outer sills

front number plate poor condtion

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 3 Apr 2010 104,476 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Mar 2010 104,376 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,230 miles

o/s/r tyre inner and outer walls poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre inner and outer walls poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2008

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008
Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,800 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 83,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all shock boots split † all discs surface corroded † front to rear steel brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,639 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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P655 NCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P655 NCR, 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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P655 NCR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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