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P524 PNG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,682 mi
Last recorded21,682 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 PNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 May 2024 21,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 20,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 20,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,169 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,620 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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P524 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P524 PNG, 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 P524 PNG registered?

P524 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P524 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 PNG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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