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P159 MJN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,625 mi
Last recorded23,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 MJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 23,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 23,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,039 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking.

Pass 17 May 2010 21,938 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall considerably cracking.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,672 miles

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 214,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,427 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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P159 MJN 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 92.3%.

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 P159 MJN, 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 P159 MJN registered?

P159 MJN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P159 MJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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