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P360 CLJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,920 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 68,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 tyres over 10 years

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 51,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 47,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,998 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,911 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,911 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,899 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 29,068 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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P360 CLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P360 CLJ, 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 P360 CLJ registered?

P360 CLJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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