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P183 YGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 YGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 163,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 158,209 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 158,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 152,187 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 152,187 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 141,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 141,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 136,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 130,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 121,786 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 121,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Tyre walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,525 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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P183 YGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P183 YGN, 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

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What year was P183 YGN registered?

P183 YGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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