MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,321 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear arch corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear arch corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise outer sills
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
advise outer sills
advise rear tyres
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P171 RHX 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 63.6%.
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 P171 RHX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P171 RHX?
You can check the full history of P171 RHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P171 RHX registered?
P171 RHX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.
Is P171 RHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 RHX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P171 RHX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P171 RHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.