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P475 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,536 mi
Last recorded8,536 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 8,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 8,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,174 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers smeering screen

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,503 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on tread

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,493 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,814 miles

wiper blades poor condition front suspension parts rusty

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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P475 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P475 SUL, 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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P475 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P475 SUL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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