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P321 MCS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,724 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,895 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,400 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,174 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 75,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 73,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,768 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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P321 MCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P321 MCS, 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 P321 MCS registered?

P321 MCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P321 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 MCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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