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P274 NJN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 NJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,219 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,655 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Rear sill corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 35,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,044 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,820 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,937 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 25,781 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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P274 NJN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 P274 NJN, 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 P274 NJN registered?

P274 NJN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P274 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 NJN 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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