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P216 KDP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,383 mi
Last recorded56,383 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 KDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,200 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 55,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,798 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,768 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,768 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,042 miles

all four springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,326 miles

Front tyres cracking through tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,658 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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P216 KDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P216 KDP, 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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P216 KDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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