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P250 XWV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 XWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,598 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,618 miles

corrosion to brakes and suspension

heavy corrosion to rear sills

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,958 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 65,831 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 63,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 47,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,713 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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P250 XWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P250 XWV?

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What year was P250 XWV registered?

P250 XWV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P250 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 XWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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