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P209 YWX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,762 mi
Last recorded120,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 YWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 120,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,727 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 120,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,275 miles

corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P209 YWX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P209 YWX, 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 P209 YWX registered?

P209 YWX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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