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P667 AYJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1801cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 AYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,801cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 164,957 miles

advisory from previous test number 625864711295

rear foglight taped in position and secure at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2011 164,956 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both outer sills

rear high brake light not working

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 160,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 158,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 158,827 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 77,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,616 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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P667 AYJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,801cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P667 AYJ, 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 P667 AYJ registered?

P667 AYJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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