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P180 GRA

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 GRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 114,482 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 114,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 119,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 105,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,777 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,467 miles

clutch reservoir cap missing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive - 0.38 - (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

clutch reservoir cap missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,835 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear clip (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.36 (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,000 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,425 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,423 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,891 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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P180 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P180 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.

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P180 GRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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