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P310 VGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 VGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,985 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 73,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills, corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,372 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,582 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 72,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,314 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,312 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,055 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corrosion

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

outer sills corrosion

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 19 May 2015 61,838 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear of sill panels weak

Fail 14 May 2015 61,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear of sill panels weak

Pass 15 May 2014 60,825 miles

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

sill panels weak

Pass 8 May 2013 59,078 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 59,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2012 57,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 56,615 miles

both sills weak on ends

o/s/r/tyre slightly buldged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,243 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 53,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,756 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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P310 VGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P310 VGN, 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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P310 VGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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