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P23 DKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 DKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 117,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 117,735 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 117,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 117,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 116,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,992 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 115,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 114,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,588 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 106,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,164 miles

brake pipes corroded

crack in top of screen

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 101,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bonnet release catch has broken, but does still function

brake peddle anti-slip is slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,442 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,442 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 87,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,291 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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P23 DKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P23 DKR, 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 P23 DKR registered?

P23 DKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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