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P201 JFC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,955 mi
Last recorded126,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 JFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 126,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,699 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 125,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from middle to back section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,242 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip in screen not in swept area

drivebelt cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 123,693 miles

chip in screen (not swept area)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in screen (not swept area)

o/s/f wheel stiff to spin

o/s/r parking brake lever (on caliper) sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,001 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 118,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,663 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 115,655 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 115,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,877 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 112,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 109,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 104,199 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 104,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P201 JFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P201 JFC, 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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P201 JFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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