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P610 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,184 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,184 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,396 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,682 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 94,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,540 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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P610 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P610 SWK, 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 P610 SWK registered?

P610 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P610 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P610 SWK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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