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P334 GPF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,151 mi
Last recorded106,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 GPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,151 miles

floor to sills have some rust

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 31 Oct 2014 106,151 miles

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

floor to sills have some rust

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,228 miles

underbody and components have general corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,224 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

underbody and components have general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,076 miles

slite play in n/s/r wheel baring

Fail 2 Nov 2012 101,076 miles

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

o/s/f discs have some ware

slite play in n/s/r wheel baring

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,280 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARING

VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN HEADLIGHT

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,322 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel beering

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,105 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 89,105 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,680 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P334 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P334 GPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P334 GPF registered?

P334 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P334 GPF safe to buy?

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