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P695 MKL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 MKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 120,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 120,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 119,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 117,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 114,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 109,479 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 102,013 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 96,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 96,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

door mirror glass poor condition and slightly high hand brake travel

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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P695 MKL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P695 MKL, 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 P695 MKL registered?

P695 MKL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P695 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P695 MKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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