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P676 ROU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,464 mi
Last recorded113,464 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,667 miles

Floor pan rusty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,447 miles

Chassis rusty

Front coil springs rusty

Front lower suspension arms rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint cover cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint cover cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti - roll bar rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,306 miles

rust on rear subframe/beam

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,736 miles

rust on front brake disc inner faces

rust on rear lower suspension arms

rust on rear subframe

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,883 miles

rust on front chassis

rust on rear frame and arms

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

rust on front chassis

rust on rear frame and arms

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,537 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and nail in tread

rust on rear subframe and arms

Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,628 miles

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

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

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

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

rust on rear coil springs

rust on rear frame

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,628 miles

rust on rear coil springs

rust on rear frame

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,742 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing low

rust on offside front brake pipe

rust on offside front to rear brake pipe at front

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,406 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rust on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,723 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,628 miles

rust on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rust on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,824 miles

front to rear brake pipes light rusting/pitting

front to rear fuel pipes light pitting/rusting

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake disc faces rusty

rear cross member/frame rusting

Fail 25 Jun 2008 66,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes light rusting/pitting

front to rear fuel pipes light pitting/rusting

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake disc faces rusty

rear cross member/frame rusting

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 ROU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P676 ROU, 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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What year was P676 ROU registered?

P676 ROU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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