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P702 YTY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,592 mi
Last recorded27,592 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 YTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 27,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 27,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 26,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,987 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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P702 YTY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P702 YTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P702 YTY registered?

P702 YTY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P702 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 YTY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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