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P497 PWC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 PWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,774 miles

Front Both Lower Arm Shock Absorber Mountings Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,314 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,468 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,710 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 77,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 74,519 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sill areas

Pass 10 May 2017 73,670 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 72,998 miles

coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 72,998 miles

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

coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 72,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 70,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 70,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 69,174 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 69,174 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 67,773 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 64,642 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake effort a little low

nearside rear lower outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,205 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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P497 PWC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P497 PWC, 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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P497 PWC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P497 PWC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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