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1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 PNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,180 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc face corroded, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stabiliser bar mis-aligned

bodywork under-sealed in places

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,063 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stabiliser bar mis aligned

Underbody coated in underseal in places

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,930 miles

Patch weld repairs weakened

Rear stabiliser bar mis aligned

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,694 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,169 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repair not continuous weld to patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement is detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,048 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,307 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 75,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,286 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,050 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,874 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,799 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,383 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,382 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,299 miles

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

o/s/f side repeater lamp loose

Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,452 miles

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

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 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P543 PNG, 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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P543 PNG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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