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P477 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,477 mi
Last recorded112,477 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 112,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 79,695 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 65,834 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both n/s/f and o/s/f outer cills starting to corrode

front pads low

o/s/r tyre just within legal limits

oil leaks around engine

slight ovality on fron t discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,834 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f outer cills starting to corrode

front pads low

o/s/r tyre just within legal limits

oil leaks around engine

slight ovality on fron t discs

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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P477 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P477 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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What year was P477 SUL registered?

P477 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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