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P321 EOD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,716 mi
Last recorded111,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 EOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,748 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,317 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s wing mirrors loose

smell of fuel inside car

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has slight damage

small engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate has slight damage

small engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,548 miles

Front discs corroded

Front nmber plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF lower arm camber adjusting bolts secure but not located correctly

Oil leak

osf tyre inner edge low

osr tyre low

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front discs corroded

Front nmber plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF lower arm camber adjusting bolts secure but not located correctly

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre inner edge low

osr tyre low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,555 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 84,555 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P321 EOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P321 EOD, 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 P321 EOD registered?

P321 EOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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