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P178 MNO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,655 mi
Last recorded117,655 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 MNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 117,647 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 117,647 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2015 117,637 miles

front to rear brake pipe undersealed.

Fail 20 May 2015 117,633 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe undersealed.

Pass 20 May 2014 117,542 miles

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

Fail 19 May 2014 117,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

Fail 31 May 2013 117,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 31 May 2013 117,360 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 25 May 2012 117,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 117,134 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 116,017 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 116,017 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P178 MNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P178 MNO, 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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P178 MNO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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