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P474 HVO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,573 mi
Last recorded36,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 HVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 36,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 36,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,676 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,855 miles

nearside rear tyre wearimg on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,186 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,133 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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P474 HVO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P474 HVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P474 HVO registered?

P474 HVO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P474 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 HVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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