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P37 NLW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,007 mi
Last recorded119,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 NLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,411 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,139 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 61,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,235 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 58,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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P37 NLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P37 NLW, 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 P37 NLW registered?

P37 NLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P37 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 NLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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