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P357 RYR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,162 mi
Last recorded144,162 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 RYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,619 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 135,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,736 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 124,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,213 miles

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas covered in underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,498 miles

both front track rod end ball joint boots splitting

both front upper ball joint boots splitting

both rear inner arches corroded

front brake imbalance

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front track rod end ball joint boots splitting

both front upper ball joint boots splitting

both rear inner arches corroded

front brake imbalance

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,298 miles

rear shocks have no damping effect

Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

rear shocks have no damping effect

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,309 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,980 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,696 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to both rear sill panels within 30 cms of suspension mounts but not holed excessively at present

Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P357 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P357 RYR, 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 P357 RYR registered?

P357 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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