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P156 KTR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 KTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,330 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 144,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 137,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 118,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 118,046 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,808 miles

Rear chassis earth lead broken,

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis earth lead broken,

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,185 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips front screen

surface corroded front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,298 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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P156 KTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P156 KTR, 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 P156 KTR registered?

P156 KTR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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