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P583 XAP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 XAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,489 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,588 miles

slight cracking o/s/front inner tyre-wall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,437 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,240 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

near side rear brake disc start to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,933 miles

advice hand brake to be adjusted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 60,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 54,352 miles

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

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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P583 XAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P583 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 P583 XAP registered?

P583 XAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P583 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P583 XAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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