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P64 AHG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,279 mi
Last recorded57,279 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 AHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,950 miles

all brake disc have slight corrosion due to being stood

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 56,587 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 55,845 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,987 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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P64 AHG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P64 AHG, 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 P64 AHG registered?

P64 AHG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P64 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P64 AHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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