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P647 KEY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,279 mi
Last recorded99,279 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 KEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,279 miles

front wheel rims dented

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box rattle

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wheel rims dented

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box rattle

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,837 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,269 miles

split in o/s/f ytre outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,768 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,677 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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P647 KEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P647 KEY, 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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P647 KEY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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