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P512 WGF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 66,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 65,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO Emissions Readings Too High (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S/F Dipped Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Rattle Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,475 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 64,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,513 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,204 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,345 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,911 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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P512 WGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 P512 WGF, 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 P512 WGF registered?

P512 WGF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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