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P164 SNK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 SNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underneath sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,706 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and offside and nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 91,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,524 miles

All wheels changed to standard for MoT

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear driveshafts fouling on rear springs

Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear driveshafts fouling on rear springs

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,907 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusting

front and rear suspension corroding springs, anti roll bars, suspension arms

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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P164 SNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P164 SNK, 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 P164 SNK registered?

P164 SNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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