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P224 YFE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 YFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2012 41,428 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Apr 2012 41,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,892 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,686 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,606 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 15,236 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 4 May 2006 14,052 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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P224 YFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P224 YFE, 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 P224 YFE registered?

P224 YFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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