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P249 SGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,915 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 94,318 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 66,371 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches end of sills

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2024 66,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches end of sills

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,693 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING...

CORROSION IN BOTH LOWER SIDE SILL PANELS...

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

Pass 25 May 2022 60,142 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view of the road

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 54,942 miles

play in one of n/s/r suspension components not detected on plates

Pass 8 May 2015 54,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,485 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 45,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,827 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 42,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,072 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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P249 SGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P249 SGC, 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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P249 SGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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