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P582 LKO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 LKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,654 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,029 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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P582 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P582 LKO, 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 P582 LKO registered?

P582 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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