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P37 SCA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 SCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 117,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor stiffening rails slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 71,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 58,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,745 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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P37 SCA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SCA, 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 SCA registered?

P37 SCA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P37 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 SCA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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