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P333 SDC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,605 mi
Last recorded63,605 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 SDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 63,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 63,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,484 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

heavy corrosion on all front suspension componants unable to hole at present

heavy corrosion on all rear suspension componants unable to hole at present

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front anti roll bar corroded

heavy corrosion on all front suspension componants unable to hole at present

heavy corrosion on all rear suspension componants unable to hole at present

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,255 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 55,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear anti roll bar is corroded

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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P333 SDC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P333 SDC, 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 P333 SDC registered?

P333 SDC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P333 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 SDC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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