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P101 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,438 mi
Last recorded66,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 65,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed covering components

Pass 24 May 2023 65,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,495 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2017 59,982 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2016 57,901 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 56,145 miles

genral corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 May 2014 52,754 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 52,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,891 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 18 May 2012 51,469 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 314,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 51,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 41,510 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,468 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,468 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P101 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P101 WGJ, 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 P101 WGJ registered?

P101 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P101 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 WGJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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