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P206 SYK

1971 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Mazda MX-5104,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 SYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,050 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,864 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 102,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,210 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,210 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear tyres getting close too wear marks

Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,128 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 SYK is a 1971 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 104,316 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 SYK, 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 55 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 SYK registered?

P206 SYK is a 1971 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is P206 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 SYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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