MOT Status
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66,650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all suspension arms corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all suspension arms corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked but secure
nearside front tyre slight cracking to side wall
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked but secure
nearside front tyre slight cracking to side wall
offside sun visor loose but not in drivers view
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P355 XGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P355 XGE, 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 P355 XGE registered?
P355 XGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1997.
Is P355 XGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P355 XGE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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