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P450 LOG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,083 mi
Last recorded47,083 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 LOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 45,890 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 45,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 44,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 44,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,363 miles

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,072 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,574 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

All tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,268 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2007 19,466 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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P450 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 P450 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 P450 LOG registered?

P450 LOG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P450 LOG 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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