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P180 TNV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 TNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,222 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 78,222 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2023 73,028 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 73,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 69,601 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

car overheated end of test

Fail 18 Jul 2020 64,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 64,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,987 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,124 miles

Offside Front Corrosion bottom of wing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,695 miles

Front brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 51,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,071 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 TNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P180 TNV, 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 TNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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