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P301 RYN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,500 mi
Last recorded56,500 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 RYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 56,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 55,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 55,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,946 miles

all brake pipes greased

slight corrsion on under body

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 112,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,246 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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P301 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P301 RYN, 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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What year was P301 RYN registered?

P301 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P301 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 RYN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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