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P31 PPS

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,643 mi
Last recorded8,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 PPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 8,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 8,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,209 miles

Undertray's fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 6,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 5,499 miles

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 4,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 4,152 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 4,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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P31 PPS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P31 PPS, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P31 PPS registered?

P31 PPS is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is P31 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 PPS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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