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P448 LOG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 LOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 186,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 186,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 183,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 179,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 179,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 175,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 170,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 166,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 156,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 27,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,260 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 23,140 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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P448 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P448 LOG, 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 P448 LOG registered?

P448 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P448 LOG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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