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P100 JDH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 JDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,942 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside non obligatory mirror missing, vehicle is pre 26/10/2010

Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 78,951 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,716 miles

offside rear wheelarch has corrosion, in a double skinned area

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,662 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near sideand off side (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 75,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,890 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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P100 JDH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P100 JDH, 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 P100 JDH registered?

P100 JDH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P100 JDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P100 JDH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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