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P220 SFM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 SFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 75,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,501 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,784 miles

underside of vehicle covered with underseal.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,623 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P220 SFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 P220 SFM, 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 P220 SFM registered?

P220 SFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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