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P468 ARN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 ARN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 107,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has some travel

Fail 9 Jun 2026 107,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has some travel

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,203 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - bushes slightly worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

fuel cap seal cracking

some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,468 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded/holed

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 103,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake backplates corroded/holed

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - at front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,942 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,779 miles

Nearside corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch

Offside corrosion to sill and wheel arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,757 miles

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

Nearside corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch

Offside corrosion to sill and wheel arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2013 78,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 2 May 2013 78,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 May 2012 74,446 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 74,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,406 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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P468 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P468 ARN, 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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P468 ARN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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