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P254 XGG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 XGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,810 miles

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

rear of nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion appearing to o/side rear outer sill

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 67,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P254 XGG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P254 XGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P254 XGG registered?

P254 XGG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P254 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 XGG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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