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P340 YWV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 YWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,123 miles

Front tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack

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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P340 YWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P340 YWV, 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 P340 YWV registered?

P340 YWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P340 YWV safe to buy?

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