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P602 SAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,649 mi
Last recorded53,649 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 SAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,167 miles

boot lid brake light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P602 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P602 SAH, 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 P602 SAH registered?

P602 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P602 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 SAH shows 5 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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