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P207 YAA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 YAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 111,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,695 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,763 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking on side walls

undershild fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2006 62,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres slightly cracking on side walls

undershild fitted

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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P207 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P207 YAA, 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 P207 YAA registered?

P207 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P207 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 YAA 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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