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P670 BCW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 BCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,616 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 64,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 64,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 60,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,512 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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P670 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P670 BCW, 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 P670 BCW registered?

P670 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P670 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 BCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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