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P364 PVG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,549 mi
Last recorded113,549 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP364 PVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 113,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 112,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 110,304 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 108,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 108,184 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 105,137 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 105,078 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side inner sill area (5.2.6)

near side rear tyre worn very close to limits and off side rear tyre outer edge wearing

off side rear brake disc rusting / worn and pad low

Pass 22 May 2015 103,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 102,144 miles

off side and near side front tyres outer edges wearing down

some metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 18 May 2013 100,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 98,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 95,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 92,537 miles

rear of off side and near side sill panel areas rusting

Pass 28 May 2009 89,267 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

off side and near side sill panel areas rusting / previously repaired

sveral other suspension components rusting

Fail 16 May 2009 89,255 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

off side and near side sill panel areas rusting / previously repaired

sveral other suspension components rusting

Pass 16 May 2008 86,786 miles

chip and scratch in windscreen

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,641 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 85,626 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear brake discs and offside front metal brake pipe

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2006 81,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 81,011 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P364 PVG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P364 PVG, 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 P364 PVG registered?

P364 PVG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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