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P355 XGE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 XGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,650 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,930 miles

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,930 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front tyre slight cracking to side wall

Fail 30 May 2013 56,203 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front tyre slight cracking to side wall

offside sun visor loose but not in drivers view

Pass 11 Jun 2011 49,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,897 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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P355 XGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P355 XGE, 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 P355 XGE registered?

P355 XGE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P355 XGE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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