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P657 JOM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken both sides o/s ribbing in drive shaft (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both sides chassis damage (under floor)

timing cover missing , o/s/f brake back plate missing, a snickers bar cable tide on brake pipe o/s/r

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,241 miles

both chassis legs are distorted

rear flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,403 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,129 miles

All four brake discs are corroded.

Both longditudinal load bearing members are badly distorted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F disc backing plate is corroded and holed.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,240 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,981 miles

Advise floor chassis rails have been crushed & should be checked & repaired

Pass 24 May 2006 88,913 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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P657 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P657 JOM, 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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P657 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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