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P345 YWV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 YWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,500 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,923 miles

near and offside rear tyres have small cracks to the tread and tyre wall edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,356 miles

near and offside rear brake discs are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has small cracks to the outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,388 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Apr 2008 73,388 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

aqlternator belt deteriorated & loose

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake lever comes up high

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

tyres underinflated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 67,793 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light damaged

rear ends of sills corroded

slight damage to chassis rails

slight wear on outer edge of nearside front tyre

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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P345 YWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P345 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 P345 YWV registered?

P345 YWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P345 YWV safe to buy?

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