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P386 KEF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,533 mi
Last recorded49,533 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 KEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads low

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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P386 KEF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P386 KEF, 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 P386 KEF registered?

P386 KEF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P386 KEF safe to buy?

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