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P252 NKM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,393 mi
Last recorded49,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 NKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,393 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills have corrosion though it is not structual

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,581 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,581 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,935 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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P252 NKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P252 NKM, 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 P252 NKM registered?

P252 NKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P252 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 NKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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