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P389 LMS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,744 mi
Last recorded50,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 LMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,652 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,652 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,909 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,909 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,888 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,340 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

font brake discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2009 36,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 28 May 2008 34,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2008 34,978 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2007 32,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,789 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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P389 LMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P389 LMS, 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 P389 LMS registered?

P389 LMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P389 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 LMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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