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P68 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,621 miles

front + rear axles corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 119,052 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,821 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,351 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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P68 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P68 WGJ, 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 P68 WGJ registered?

P68 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P68 WGJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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