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P239 CUY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,885 mi
Last recorded33,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 CUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,885 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 33,885 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 27,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 27,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,755 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 23,018 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,885 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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P239 CUY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P239 CUY, 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 P239 CUY registered?

P239 CUY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P239 CUY safe to buy?

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