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P327 UNH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion (sills).

Fail 26 Jul 2025 87,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion (sills).

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,454 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,040 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,036 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 80,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,322 miles

Both sills corroded at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,702 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,530 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.800 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3800 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,959 miles

base of both front wings to sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,379 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,379 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight drag on nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,629 miles

offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 72,625 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,650 miles

nsr+osr outer sill/quater panel corroded advise repaired as ness

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,333 miles

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,461 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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P327 UNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P327 UNH, 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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P327 UNH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P327 UNH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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