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P189 OHE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,741 mi
Last recorded131,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 131,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 131,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,913 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 127,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 108,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,646 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 103,646 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 103,475 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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P189 OHE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P189 OHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P189 OHE registered?

P189 OHE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P189 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 OHE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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