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P389 URE

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 URE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 88,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2024 88,122 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lowered suspension fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,911 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,995 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,994 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,943 miles

Windscreen has minor damage

Pass 5 May 2018 77,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,960 miles

N/S outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,461 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,775 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,366 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 51,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,267 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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P389 URE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P389 URE, 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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P389 URE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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