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P196 JVP

1997 Mazda Mx-

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Mx-98,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 JVP
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,097 miles

front discs worn and corroded / front pads 70 worn / rear discs rusting pads half worn / rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

front discs worn and corroded / front pads 70 worn / rear discs rusting pads half worn / rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 88,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 83,752 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,680 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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P196 JVP is a 1997 Mazda Mx- in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 98,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Mx- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P196 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Mx- is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P196 JVP registered?

P196 JVP is a 1997 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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