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P206 CBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,588 mi
Last recorded60,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges-tracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,891 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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P206 CBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P206 CBV, 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 P206 CBV registered?

P206 CBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P206 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 CBV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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