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P533 YHO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,658 mi
Last recorded120,658 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

underseal applied to underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,825 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,790 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 112,334 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working IN BOOT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits TO HIGH 1.81 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,126 miles

vehicle converted for track use

Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 100,188 miles

general underbody corrosion throughout

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,988 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,988 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 99,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,115 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 98,103 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 96,612 miles

RUST ON BOTH BODY SILL'S

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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P533 YHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P533 YHO, 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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P533 YHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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