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P133 XGF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 116,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under car covered in under seal

Fail 21 Jul 2026 116,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under car covered in under seal

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,502 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside trackrod end dust cover perished

Fail 17 Jul 2023 112,491 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside trackrod end dust cover perished

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake operation uneven, n.n slow to respond

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres cracking and perishing in treads and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,024 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,416 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,751 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 101,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f track rod end boot perished

Fail 14 Apr 2012 100,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f track rod end boot perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,582 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,430 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,771 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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P133 XGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P133 XGF, 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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P133 XGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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