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P151 JVU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,182 mi
Last recorded35,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 JVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,182 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,037 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,031 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,803 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,501 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 33,876 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,608 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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P151 JVU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P151 JVU, 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

How do I check the history of P151 JVU?

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What year was P151 JVU registered?

P151 JVU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P151 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 JVU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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