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P268 CVK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 CVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,624 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,676 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,287 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,930 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 82,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake pipes (fex pipe to master) starting to corrode

brake pipe (across rear axle)starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,361 miles

o/s/r disc pitted on outer surface

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,084 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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P268 CVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P268 CVK, 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 P268 CVK registered?

P268 CVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P268 CVK safe to buy?

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