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P680 RRT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 RRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 126,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on inner

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front wing repaired with tape

Fail 20 Apr 2020 126,046 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed and rusty sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing lower rear completely detacted from sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on inner

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 118,917 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,470 miles

Nearside handbrake could be better

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,922 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,338 miles

o/side outer sill getting weak at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,953 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,773 miles

handbrake mimimum pass

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,135 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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P680 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P680 RRT, 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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P680 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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