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P362 UAF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,889 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 107,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,862 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 104,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,203 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 102,203 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 97,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 91,913 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 91,905 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P362 UAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P362 UAF, 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 P362 UAF registered?

P362 UAF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P362 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 UAF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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