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P123 WGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,934 mi
Last recorded63,934 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,666 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,306 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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P123 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P123 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 WGJ registered?

P123 WGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P123 WGJ safe to buy?

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