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P195 KEW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 KEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front floor holed

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,225 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P195 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P195 KEW, 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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P195 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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