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P195 KFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,825 mi
Last recorded44,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 44,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 44,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,083 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing outter treads

rear tyres wearing inner and outter treads

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,344 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 35,485 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,710 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,146 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 25,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,977 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 17,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 16,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,931 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 14,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KFC, 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 P195 KFC registered?

P195 KFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P195 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 KFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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