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P21 AMR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,294 mi
Last recorded47,294 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 AMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 47,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,243 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,463 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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P21 AMR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P21 AMR, 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 P21 AMR registered?

P21 AMR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P21 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 AMR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P21 AMR have outstanding finance?

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