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P236 OKJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,369 mi
Last recorded55,369 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 OKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 55,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,414 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 54,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 40,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,357 miles

both rear tyres low + perished

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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P236 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P236 OKJ, 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 P236 OKJ registered?

P236 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P236 OKJ safe to buy?

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