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P543 GJB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 GJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 67,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,602 miles

chassis rails damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,330 miles

Advise slight bind off side rear brake, felt by hand.

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 May 2011 60,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 60,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,111 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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P543 GJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P543 GJB, 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 P543 GJB registered?

P543 GJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P543 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 GJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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