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P106 HFL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 HFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 117,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 87,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P106 HFL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P106 HFL, 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 P106 HFL registered?

P106 HFL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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