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P699 XPN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,804 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perrishing.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,574 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,961 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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P699 XPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P699 XPN, 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 P699 XPN registered?

P699 XPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P699 XPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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