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P172 GRA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,478 mi
Last recorded30,478 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 29,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 15,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P172 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P172 GRA, 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 P172 GRA registered?

P172 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P172 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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