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P578 NKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,934 mi
Last recorded67,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 NKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,674 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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P578 NKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P578 NKN, 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 P578 NKN registered?

P578 NKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P578 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 NKN shows 3 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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