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P2 CCS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 CCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,518 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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P2 CCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P2 CCS, 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 P2 CCS registered?

P2 CCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P2 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 CCS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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