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P317 LDA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,751 mi
Last recorded31,751 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 LDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 31,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 31,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 31,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 31,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 30,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 30,425 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut dust cover split/loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,551 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,122 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,122 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills corroding towards rear(more on os sill towards rear)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,483 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,421 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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P317 LDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P317 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.

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What year was P317 LDA registered?

P317 LDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P317 LDA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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