MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flex pipe slight twisted (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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P970 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 P970 XEL, 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 30 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 P970 XEL registered?
P970 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P970 XEL safe to buy?
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