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P676 JOM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust gas leak - resealed

Pass 11 Jul 2020 130,439 miles

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,010 miles

slight exhaust gas leak - sealed

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 129,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 129,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,023 miles

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,613 miles

stonechips over windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 126,828 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight exhaust blow from CAT joints & rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,515 miles

Both FRONT brake discs heavily correded but not effectin brake performance

Both REAR brake discs heavily corroded but not effecting brake performance

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 121,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 115,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,986 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 102,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 102,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P676 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P676 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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P676 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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