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P269 DPA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 DPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 147,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake discs all round have surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discoloured

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

various areas of surface corrosion underbody

various stonechips in swept area

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 147,289 miles

brake discs all round have surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discoloured

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

various areas of surface corrosion underbody

various stonechips in swept area

various suspension bushes perishing

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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P269 DPA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P269 DPA, 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 P269 DPA registered?

P269 DPA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P269 DPA safe to buy?

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