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P210 CBV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,611 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 90,611 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 78,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse light in-oprative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,896 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,479 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 56,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front 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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P210 CBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P210 CBV, 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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P210 CBV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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