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P103 RBP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,336 mi
Last recorded61,336 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 60,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Rear arches/outer sills corroded, marked in yellow

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5 MM;195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

PARKING/HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST MET.

Pass 24 May 2016 51,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,142 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,516 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,845 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 24,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,363 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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P103 RBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P103 RBP, 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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P103 RBP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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