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P191 UGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 UGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 96,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 96,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,659 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 93,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 83,412 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,609 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,977 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,592 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,293 miles

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

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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P191 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P191 UGJ, 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 P191 UGJ registered?

P191 UGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P191 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 UGJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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