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P535 RHK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,939 mi
Last recorded65,939 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,697 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s chassis rail crushed slightly but not affecting strength of chassis

Pass 19 May 2014 64,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 64,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,316 miles

all 4 tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,694 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,768 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,679 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2006 54,997 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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P535 RHK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P535 RHK, 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 P535 RHK registered?

P535 RHK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P535 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 RHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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