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P655 WTC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 WTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills heavily corroded in areas

both rear tyres heavily perished

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,937 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension heavily corroded and heavily undersealed in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,316 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and heavily perished

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes undersealed

suspension undersealed

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and heavily perished

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes undersealed

suspension undersealed

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,733 miles

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,235 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,244 miles

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front inner wing to chassis

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four arms and subframe very rusty (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front inner wing to chassis

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four arms and subframe very rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,200 miles

both rear outer sills getting weak with corrosion

vehicles suspension heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,713 miles

nearside rear inner sill very rusty

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,572 miles

front and rear suspension very rusty

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,566 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension very rusty

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,134 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and getting perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 84,128 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and getting perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,346 miles

some surface rust in areas

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,552 miles

Brake pedal pad starting to wear.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,531 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,042 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)

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 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P655 WTC, 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 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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