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P522 LWG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 LWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 135,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,935 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2024 131,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,180 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear suspension stability rod central mount bolt broken.

Slight oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 1 Aug 2022 113,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear suspension stability rod central mount bolt broken.

Slight oil leaks from engine area.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,580 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,804 miles

Front Registration slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Mirror missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Registration slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Mirror missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,079 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 100,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,999 miles

Front discs are worn

Off side front tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 88,999 miles

Front discs are worn

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

Off side front tyre wall cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,976 miles

Front inner brake pades getting low discs are lipped.

Near side mirror damaged

Off side front tyre wall showing small cracks to outer wall

Off side rear tyre tread worn on inside edge, cut to inner wall and inner tread.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,976 miles

Front inner brake pades getting low discs are lipped.

Near side mirror damaged

Off side front tyre wall showing small cracks to outer wall

Off side rear tyre tread worn on inside edge, cut to inner wall and inner tread.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,505 miles

Near side mirror broken.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,505 miles

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

Near side mirror broken.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,464 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,792 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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P522 LWG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P522 LWG, 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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P522 LWG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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