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P464 SKX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 SKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,724 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,724 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,802 miles

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

park brake lever travel

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,339 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,303 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,303 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,807 miles

rear pads low

front pads look low

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,806 miles

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

rear pads low

front pads look low

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,852 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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P464 SKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P464 SKX, 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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P464 SKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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