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P185 PNB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 PNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 65,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,476 miles

n/side front tyre getting low on 3mm

Pass 24 May 2011 42,752 miles

n/side rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 37,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,557 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,084 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 19,131 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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P185 PNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P185 PNB, 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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What year was P185 PNB registered?

P185 PNB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P185 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 PNB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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