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P227 MKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,409 mi
Last recorded94,409 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 MKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,409 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 94,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,157 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,791 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slower than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,472 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,222 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under side of vehicle slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2014 88,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,481 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 87,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,700 miles

slight brake bind on o/s front

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f slight brake bind

Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,191 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,235 miles

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S SCREEN WASH WEAK

N/S/R OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH OUTER SKIN

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION ON MOST SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISC'S

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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P227 MKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P227 MKR, 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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P227 MKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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