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P200 MGB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 MGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 115,186 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 115,155 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 108,797 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,569 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 105,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,387 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Chassis/Strengthening Rail Section (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 101,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Chassis/Strengthening Rail Section (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 95,115 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 91,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 91,002 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,685 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 83,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,887 miles

Front tyre wear edges .

General surface corrosion .

Washer bottle support bracket corroded to excess .

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washer bottle bracket corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2008 65,672 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK

N/S/R WHEEL SIGNS BINDING ON & HAND BRAKE HIGH

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE SIGNS CORROSION FROM FLEXI

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR ANT-ROLL BARR BADLY CORROED & REAR SUMFRAME CORROED & O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED & N/S/R COIL SPRING SIGNS CORROSION

REAR EHUAST PIPE CORRODED

n/s/f aim to low BEEN ADJUSTED

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,859 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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P200 MGB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P200 MGB, 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 P200 MGB registered?

P200 MGB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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