MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear brake disk deterioating
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear brake disk pitted/corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side and nearside rear brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 LKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P197 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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What year was P197 LKM registered?
P197 LKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 1997.
Is P197 LKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 LKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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