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P279 DTH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,173 mi
Last recorded86,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 DTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 86,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,491 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 68,462 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,313 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing and outer seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 63,266 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing and outer seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive need attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reverse travel but not excessive, adjustment require

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,745 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,283 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,601 miles

both front tyres approaching limit

corrossion started offside rear outer sill

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,601 miles

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

both front tyres approaching limit

corrossion started offside rear outer sill

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,504 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,223 miles

both rear brake discs slight suface corrosion starting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,979 miles

footbrake efficiencys low

handbrake low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,169 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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P279 DTH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P279 DTH, 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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P279 DTH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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