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P262 JTS

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

102,791 mi
Last recorded102,791 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 JTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 102,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking and service brake is low

pedal rubbers are worn

Fail 9 Dec 2025 102,788 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pedal rubbers are in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,074 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

battery in boot slightly insecure

front brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded

rear exhaust has temporary repairs

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2021 102,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking at top (5.3.2 (c))

battery in boot slightly insecure

front brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded

rear exhaust has temporary repairs

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,280 miles

both rear anti roll bar end link upper bushes becoming worn

front brake pads getting low and discs becoming corroded

n.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

o.s front chassis excessively corroded (small hole) but not a prescribed area

o.s rear inner sill at rear excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

rear exhaust corroded and has had temporary repair

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,500 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded

n.s front brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area

n.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak

n.s wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded

n.s front brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area

n.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak

n.s wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,061 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle becoming generally corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,033 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle becoming generally corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,977 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Suspension components corroding

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 78,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Suspension components corroding

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 77,265 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,563 miles

all front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear coil springs corroded

under bonnet suspension areas corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,563 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear coil springs corroded

under bonnet suspension areas corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear springs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front side repeaters slightly loose but secure

both front strut top mounting areas corroded but exssively

front springs corroded

front suspension/areas corroded

nearside rear outer sill very corroded

offside rear outer sill very corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 71,424 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

removed air freshner from mirror

under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 71,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

removed air freshner from mirror

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,178 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,178 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,029 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 64,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,460 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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P262 JTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P262 JTS, 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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P262 JTS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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