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P365 AFH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 AFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,841 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,508 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,840 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,830 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,209 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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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P365 AFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P365 AFH, 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 P365 AFH registered?

P365 AFH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P365 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 AFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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