MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres lower on edges ,Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and transmission oil leak undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection ... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has seepage undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection.. (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front both front tyres are 19 years old
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front both front tyres are 19 years old
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only has 2mm of tread left and 19 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Smell of Antifreeze is evident from underneath
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P140 FCY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 P140 FCY, 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 P140 FCY registered?
P140 FCY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P140 FCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P140 FCY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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