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P36 EOD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 EOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 100,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,357 miles

Rear Handbrake slightly low on effort both sides

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,213 miles

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 90,372 miles

Corrosion forming both rear inner/outer sills.

Pass 8 May 2018 88,807 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,146 miles

Corrosion forming N/S/F and O/S/F lower wing/sill (non prescribed area)

Corrosion forming N/S/R inner and outer sills.

Oil leak Gearbox output ()

Pass 5 May 2016 85,087 miles

Corrosion to Nearside and offside front outer sills (non prescribed area).

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge (2mm).

Slight dampness area of gearbox.

Fail 5 May 2015 83,074 miles

Corrosion tonearside and offside front outer sills(non-prescribed areas).

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 83,074 miles

Corrosion tonearside and offside front outer sills(non-prescribed areas).

Pass 9 May 2014 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 78,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,770 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 70,685 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 67,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 62,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,749 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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P36 EOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P36 EOD, 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 P36 EOD registered?

P36 EOD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P36 EOD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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