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P669 KEW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 KEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/50/15

Fail 7 Jul 2017 93,117 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/50/15

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,376 miles

both chassis rails pushed up

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,123 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 78,280 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 71,704 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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P669 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P669 KEW, 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 P669 KEW registered?

P669 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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