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P507 PLN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 PLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,482 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,111 miles

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

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

Offside underbody chassis rail slight damage

Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 56,827 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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P507 PLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P507 PLN, 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 P507 PLN registered?

P507 PLN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P507 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P507 PLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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