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P647 XCU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 XCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 54,328 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 54,328 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2014 54,059 miles

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

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,970 miles

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,966 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Various suspension compontents corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,081 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres have small splits all over.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,516 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion front & rear subframes & all4 lower suspension arms

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,516 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion front & rear subframes & all4 lower suspension arms

Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,149 miles

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside offside rear tyres starting too perish

surface corrosion too nearside + offside inner sills front floor pannels + rear floor pannels

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,318 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,024 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 XCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P647 XCU, 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 P647 XCU registered?

P647 XCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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