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P472 GNN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 GNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 115,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,916 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back up sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,717 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side front floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 109,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 109,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,210 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 108,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 101,275 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 101,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,473 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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P472 GNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P472 GNN, 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 P472 GNN registered?

P472 GNN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P472 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 GNN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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