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P15 RAC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,666 mi
Last recorded107,666 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 RAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

excessive cracking to offside rear tyre

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,299 miles

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

both offside tyres cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2013 107,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both offside tyres cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,405 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 100,109 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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P15 RAC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P15 RAC, 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 P15 RAC registered?

P15 RAC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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