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P704 MOB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 MOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,638 miles

Nearside Front wing panel corroded on lower corner

both front tyres have small cracks in tread pattern

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 suspension arms corroded on surface

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,483 miles

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

both front suspension arms have surface corrosion on them but not effecting strength

offside front brake draging slightly but not detecting bind

parking brake stiff in opperation

Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,483 miles

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front suspension arms have surface corrosion on them but not effecting strength

offside front brake draging slightly but not detecting bind

parking brake stiff in opperation

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both side sills are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,188 miles

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

Oil leak

sills are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,244 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON DISCS

Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,290 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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P704 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 P704 MOB, 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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P704 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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