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P12 MGB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 39,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 38,950 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,791 miles

front and rear suspension components corrosded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,583 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 38,130 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 May 2021 37,587 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 1 May 2019 36,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,637 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 34,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 32,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,557 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 31,557 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,374 miles

front tyres on wrong way round

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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P12 MGB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P12 MGB, 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 P12 MGB registered?

P12 MGB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P12 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 MGB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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