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P342 LOE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 LOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 76,111 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear also front and rear arms corrosion on inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,962 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear also front and rear arms corrosion on inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,792 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 72,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,519 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 71,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,974 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,974 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 69,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower fuel pipe corroding

Nearside Front Lower wing excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,629 miles

engine oil leaking

nearside rear outer sill area corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2020 67,629 miles

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

engine oil leaking

nearside rear outer sill area corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both front and rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion also on rear wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front Anti roll bar

front rear brake pipes heavily greased up

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,927 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,203 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,166 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

front discs badly lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,633 miles

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 29,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 29,128 miles

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

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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P342 LOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P342 LOE, 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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P342 LOE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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