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P186 KDP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 KDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 119,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 119,197 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 116,966 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,862 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 107,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,183 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded ( all )

engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,236 miles

Lower most of suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 100,202 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower most of suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver window is not working

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre rubber perished due to age

Offside Front tyre rubber perished due to age

Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,094 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre rubber perished due to age

Offside Front tyre rubber perished due to age

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,765 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrision on the front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,739 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded but not to excess at present

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills corroded but not to excess at present

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,881 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,877 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,878 miles

CORROSION TO N/S/R BRAKE DISC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,704 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,494 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,462 miles

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,226 miles

CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,299 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,264 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL †CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS †N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,048 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,903 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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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P186 KDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P186 KDP, 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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P186 KDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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