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P694 GNN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 GNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,179 miles

anti roll bar links all four no visual locking devise cusomer states they were fitted with thred lock

Fail 18 Sep 2023 58,178 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine cut out wont start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe no locking devise/split pin (2.1.3 (f) (i))

anti roll bar links all four no visual locking devise cusomer states they were fitted with thred lock

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor/chassis to the rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 57,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective perished/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill to floor rusty

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing rusty and filler

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill to floor rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill/wing rusty and filler

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer very poor but working

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,264 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 57,221 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,889 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,288 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,286 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underneath covered in underseal restricting inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers operate when headlamps are switched on

underneath covered in underseal restricting inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underneath covered in underseal restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

majority of underneath covered in underseal restricting inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

underneath coated in underseal restricting inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,615 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2009 46,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted

slight oil leak from speedo drive

Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,670 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine undertray fitted

slight oil leak from speedo drive

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,751 miles

advisories as per initial test

Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,747 miles

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

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,178 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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P694 GNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P694 GNN, 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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P694 GNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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