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P391 UNK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 UNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,817 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill is corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,817 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill is corroded

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated is perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,067 miles

Both front and rear subframes and upper/lower suspension arms corroded

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat removed at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,930 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 77,874 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,955 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,955 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,992 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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P391 UNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 P391 UNK, 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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P391 UNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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