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P275 YAX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 YAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,014 miles

nail n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2025 125,014 miles

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

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,266 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front and rear suspension parts and subframes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 120,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 120,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,911 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch area by seat belt mounting

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,881 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,859 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under arches and sills fully under sealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

corroded o/s rear not within 300

Fail 24 Apr 2017 116,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

corroded o/s rear not within 300

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all where visible. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner arch has hole due to corrosion not within any prescribed areas.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 14 May 2015 106,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension components have thick layer of surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,285 miles

both rear inner wheelarches rusting

off side rear outer sill rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,850 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r/ cill corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 105,849 miles

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

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,798 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake travel

under body rust

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 52,941 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 YAX 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 54.5%.

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 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 P275 YAX, 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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P275 YAX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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