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P269 GPF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,967 mi
Last recorded133,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 GPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,967 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,780 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,393 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 119,356 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO SEVERE OVERHEATING. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO OVERHEATING, BADLY. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low LOW. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ROAD WHEELS, PROTUDE OUTSIDE WHEEL ARCHES. ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,439 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch AND REAR N/S AND O/S ()

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

Fail 20 May 2021 116,413 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connection to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connection to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front underbody corrosion marked with chalk

front and rear suspension corroded

front coil springs nearly coil bound, very little travel

wheels stand out from body

Pass 20 Jun 2020 111,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and sub frame corroded Unable to inspect full due to heavy application of under seal (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 89,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2009 83,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2008 80,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,800 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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P269 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P269 GPF, 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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P269 GPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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