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P202 KEW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,734 mi
Last recorded96,734 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 KEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 95,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 94,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 86,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,443 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2009
Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 53,476 miles

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

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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P202 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P202 KEW, 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 P202 KEW registered?

P202 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P202 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 KEW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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