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P275 NVU

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 NVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 100,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,988 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bad water leak on engin

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 83,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 May 2015 83,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,817 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,346 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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P275 NVU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P275 NVU, 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 P275 NVU?

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What year was P275 NVU registered?

P275 NVU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P275 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 NVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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