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P235 CUY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 CUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,374 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 117,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 97,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 84,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,505 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2013 82,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,818 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 74,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,024 miles

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

both front tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,916 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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P235 CUY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P235 CUY, 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 P235 CUY registered?

P235 CUY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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