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P190 JVP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 JVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,710 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,025 miles

both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Pass 10 May 2018 63,364 miles

corrosion to both front wings

Pass 6 May 2017 62,639 miles

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

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 62,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,660 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r handbrake efficiency low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,684 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,109 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,330 miles

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,871 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,482 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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P190 JVP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P190 JVP, 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 P190 JVP registered?

P190 JVP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P190 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 JVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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