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P4 GCJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,936 mi
Last recorded103,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 GCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,595 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 86,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates letter spaceing between 4 & g 3 times proper distance apart

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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P4 GCJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 P4 GCJ, 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 P4 GCJ registered?

P4 GCJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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