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P250 LKE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 91,886 miles

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

Park brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,153 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 7 Mar 2017 79,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,891 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 23,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,491 miles

advise all four tyres cracked

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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P250 LKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P250 LKE, 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 P250 LKE registered?

P250 LKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P250 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 LKE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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