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P192 LOA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 LOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,282 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,754 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 60,897 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,059 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2006 58,663 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,015 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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P192 LOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P192 LOA, 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 P192 LOA registered?

P192 LOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P192 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P192 LOA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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