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P366 RYR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,725 mi
Last recorded99,725 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 RYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,725 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 99,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,130 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,202 miles

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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P366 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P366 RYR, 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 P366 RYR registered?

P366 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P366 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 RYR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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