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P366 VWW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,776 mi
Last recorded89,776 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 VWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,776 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre deteriorating / poor

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,699 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

front brakes starting to release unevenly (o/s slow)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,770 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,306 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,522 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 VWW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P366 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

P366 VWW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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