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P128 MKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 24,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 24,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 24,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 24,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,553 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,834 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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P128 MKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P128 MKN, 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 P128 MKN registered?

P128 MKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P128 MKN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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