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P51 SUV

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,300 mi
Last recorded57,300 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 SUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 55,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,036 miles

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

front number plate secure and readable but not mounted on front of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2024 48,036 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate secure and readable but not mounted on front of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 45,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,017 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,629 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,323 miles

general body corossion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,183 miles

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

General underbody corrosion to front & rear suspension units & sub frame

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,152 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,810 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules slighty corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,207 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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P51 SUV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P51 SUV, 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 P51 SUV registered?

P51 SUV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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