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P633 XTX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,858 mi
Last recorded130,858 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 XTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 130,858 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pads getting low, aprox 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,653 miles

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches, o/s/r outersill, o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 21 Oct 2010 123,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches, o/s/r outersill, o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2009 118,140 miles

both outer sills corroding

oil leak engine area

Fail 28 Oct 2009 118,022 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroding

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Oct 2008 112,684 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 112,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake pipe corr

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,041 miles

o/s/f brake pipes corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroding

oil leal engine area

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,316 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill and o/s/f brake pipe

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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P633 XTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P633 XTX, 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 P633 XTX registered?

P633 XTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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