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P305 NBK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 NBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,387 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,023 miles

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,392 miles

Offside front outer wing panel corroded on lower forward section

Pass 18 May 2023 72,822 miles

Offside front outer wing panel corroded on lower forward section

Pass 20 May 2022 72,472 miles

offside front outer wing corroding on lower forward edge

radiator cooling fan inoperative,temperature will rise when vehicle is stationary

Pass 19 May 2021 71,540 miles

Heavy under seal

Offside Front Slight corrosion to wing

Fail 6 May 2021 71,540 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Heavy under seal

Offside Front Slight corrosion to wing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 59,090 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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P305 NBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P305 NBK, 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 P305 NBK registered?

P305 NBK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P305 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 NBK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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