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P172 SNK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,212 mi
Last recorded201,212 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 SNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 201,212 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 190,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 167,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 155,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 149,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,609 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 145,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 141,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 140,415 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 138,911 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 138,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 138,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 128,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 115,265 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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P172 SNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P172 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 P172 SNK registered?

P172 SNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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