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P168 SUL

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 SUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 71,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,640 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 27 Jun 2024 69,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 2 Jul 2023 67,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,512 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,589 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,083 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,518 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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P168 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P168 SUL, 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

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What year was P168 SUL registered?

P168 SUL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P168 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 SUL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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