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P608 OTP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 OTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 127,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,544 miles

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

front & rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2010 113,525 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front & rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 83,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,709 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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P608 OTP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P608 OTP, 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 P608 OTP registered?

P608 OTP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P608 OTP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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