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P270 CVK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 CVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 68,139 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,451 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,515 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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P270 CVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 P270 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 P270 CVK registered?

P270 CVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P270 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 CVK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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