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P335 HMG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 HMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,891 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,667 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 52,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,708 miles

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,533 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 45,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle across rear axel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,959 miles

rear brake on mot limit for rear imbalance

Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,959 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake on mot limit for rear imbalance

Pass 11 Jan 2020 44,241 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,934 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 41,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 37,417 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 38,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 30,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,933 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake disc wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2007 28,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 26,014 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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P335 HMG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P335 HMG, 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 P335 HMG registered?

P335 HMG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P335 HMG safe to buy?

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