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P656 FNR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 FNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

steering wheel can be removed

vehicle has race seats in not fitted by manufacture

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported subwoofer in boot has wiring hazard (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and will not open from outside (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering full leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering to rear full leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

oil leak

steering wheel can be removed by driver

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,916 miles

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

corrossion on outer sills o/s and n/s

rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front pads are very worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrossion on outer sills o/s and n/s

rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front pads are very worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,055 miles

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

corrosion o/s + n/s sills

Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion o/s + n/s sills

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,826 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,410 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,685 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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P656 FNR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P656 FNR, 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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P656 FNR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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