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P208 SYK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,035 mi
Last recorded55,035 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 SYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 54,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under side of vehicle been under sealed , Also all suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under side off vehicle been under sealed including all suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 52,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,492 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front various suspension components slight corrosion

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also slight corrosion on all associated suspension arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 50,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front various suspension components slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also slight corrosion on all associated suspension arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

multiple suspension components front and rear including rear sub frame and coil springs slight corrosion/surface rust

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also rear service brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,562 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,562 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,358 miles

front brake pipes greased hindering inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2016 48,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pipes greased hindering inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,524 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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P208 SYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P208 SYK, 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 P208 SYK registered?

P208 SYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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