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P699 YAA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 YAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 128,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section corroded within 30cm of seat/buckle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section corroded within 30cm of seat/buckle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,941 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 115,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 111,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,432 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 99,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 93,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f floor has slight corrosion

some suspension components have corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 92,978 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f floor has slight corrosion

some suspension components have corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 86,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,650 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,115 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,527 miles

rear of o/s n/s sills rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2010 72,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear of o/s n/s sills rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,391 miles

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

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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P699 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P699 YAA, 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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P699 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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