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P163 AYG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,306 mi
Last recorded64,306 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 64,306 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,926 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,924 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,582 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,580 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,501 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 49,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 42,729 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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P163 AYG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P163 AYG, 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 P163 AYG registered?

P163 AYG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P163 AYG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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