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P195 LKM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,308 mi
Last recorded132,308 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 LKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,308 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing also insecure at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury ring at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades deteriorated

steering very heavy

Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,749 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

front and rear wings badly corroded at bottoms

n/s & o/s front tyres low on pressure

Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,749 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear wings badly corroded at bottoms

n/s & o/s front tyres low on pressure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,258 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,033 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 102,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,300 miles

Front Tyres have perished with cracks forming between the tread

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 28 Jun 2013 83,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,125 miles

new pads on osr but not on nsr

osr brake disc corroded

osr center wheel cap missing

Pass 25 May 2010 59,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,519 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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P195 LKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P195 LKM, 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 LKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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