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P660 JOM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,634 mi
Last recorded36,634 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,634 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 36,631 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and lower inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,443 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,885 miles

Nearside Rear Slight surface corrosion to outer sill.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,148 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,855 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 19,855 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 19,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,670 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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P660 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 P660 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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P660 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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