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P565 XAP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,490 mi
Last recorded76,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 XAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,674 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,059 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,059 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,363 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,424 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 39,424 miles

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

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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P565 XAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P565 XAP, 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 P565 XAP registered?

P565 XAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P565 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 XAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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