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P233 SGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,581 miles

nearside and offside chassis sections dented under seats

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,129 miles

nearside and offside chassis sections dented

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,871 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,862 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 71,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,696 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 58,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake dics are rusty.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake dics are rusty.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,809 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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P233 SGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P233 SGC, 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 P233 SGC registered?

P233 SGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P233 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 SGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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