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P643 AWL

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,281 mi
Last recorded73,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 AWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,801 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn,clutch pedal rubber is worse,replace both is a good idea !

nsr tyre has cut in tread area !

Fail 21 Jul 2010 54,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber is worn,clutch pedal rubber is worse,replace both is a good idea !

nsr tyre has cut in tread area !

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,841 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,841 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 43,479 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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P643 AWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P643 AWL, 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 P643 AWL registered?

P643 AWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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