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P27 MXV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,353 miles

Coolant leak in engine bay ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

condensation in nearside rear light unit

offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 17%

Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,791 miles

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

offside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,932 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 76,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at levels of 1.144 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,915 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 71,907 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,547 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front tyres perished, over 5yrs old and wearing on both edges 185/60/R14 82H

both outersills slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front suspension arms slightly corroded

offisde front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear shock has a light oil around it and requires replacing soon

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

material loose on wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,372 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,180 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,513 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P27 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P27 MXV, 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

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What year was P27 MXV registered?

P27 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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