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P28 NLW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 123,675 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury heavy corrosion to lower section of wing panel resulting in sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak and smells of burning (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner sill where exposed by corrosion to lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2021 122,968 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,026 miles

Offside Front outer sill panel slight corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,917 miles

some brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel is lose in boot

Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel is lose in boot

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,419 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting brake performance

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 117,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,414 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 104,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 104,326 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 96,245 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,123 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension slightly weak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension slightly weak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,018 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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P28 NLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P28 NLW, 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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P28 NLW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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