MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.
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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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P224 YFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is P224 YFE safe to buy?
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