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P1 XMM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,658 mi
Last recorded43,658 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 XMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 43,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,527 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,449 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,861 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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P1 XMM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P1 XMM, 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 P1 XMM registered?

P1 XMM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P1 XMM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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