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P378 DVK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,317 mi
Last recorded40,317 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 DVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 May 2013 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,627 miles

all tyre valves perished

both sills corroded

drivers wiper split

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,566 miles

both sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,586 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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P378 DVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P378 DVK, 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 P378 DVK registered?

P378 DVK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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