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P536 EMS

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,070 mi
Last recorded67,070 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 EMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 67,070 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 64,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,518 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,084 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,449 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,662 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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P536 EMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P536 EMS, 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 P536 EMS registered?

P536 EMS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P536 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 EMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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