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P316 LDA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 LDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,170 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 49,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,378 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,377 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,360 miles

advise nearside sill repair.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,145 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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P316 LDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P316 LDA, 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 P316 LDA registered?

P316 LDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P316 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 LDA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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