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P45 DTN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,843 mi
Last recorded41,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 DTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,607 miles

Advise front number plate slightly damaged

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front number plate slightly damaged

Advise near side rear tyre has tread cracking

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,260 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside frnt +offside front tyers cracked

offside rear tyer on limit

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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P45 DTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P45 DTN, 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 P45 DTN registered?

P45 DTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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