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M5 PPE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,575 mi
Last recorded88,575 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 88,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,414 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,464 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,182 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,015 miles

Both front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner face

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 75,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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M5 PPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M5 PPE, 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 M5 PPE registered?

M5 PPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is M5 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PPE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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