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P269 RRT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 RRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,117 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR inner sill slightly corroded

NSR outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,542 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,484 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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P269 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P269 RRT, 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 RRT registered?

P269 RRT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P269 RRT safe to buy?

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