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P468 PVW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

body repairs covered with paint and sealant

rear service brake and parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 11 Apr 2019 101,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body repairs covered with paint and sealant

rear service brake and parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,187 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,623 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,162 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,465 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,743 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 83,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,916 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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P468 PVW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P468 PVW, 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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P468 PVW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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