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P390 CDF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,372 mi
Last recorded171,372 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 CDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 171,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 163,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,093 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 147,458 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 147,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise suspect nearside rear sill repair

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 143,214 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,193 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 131,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 131,331 miles

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

off side rear sill has been "repaired" cannot tell what with?....

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 128,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 125,576 miles

oil low/leak,corrosion on osr sill,nsr brake disc corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2006 122,346 miles

front brake pads look low---

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 122,274 miles

front brake pads look low---very slight blow from center exhaust - gasket-connection---

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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P390 CDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P390 CDF, 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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P390 CDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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