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P140 FCY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 FCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 83,674 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,123 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,248 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2022 80,237 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,445 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,471 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,366 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,249 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,801 miles

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.

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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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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P140 FCY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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