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P549 FWL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 FWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,406 miles

Gaiters on rear shocks are rubbing on driveshafts

Fail 20 Apr 2026 99,384 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 99,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 96,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 88,015 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,540 miles

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

front no plate cracked

rear parts of nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front Number Plate damaged

offside rear outer sill panel, outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also corroded (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear parts of outer body sills corroded

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,837 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 64,267 miles

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

underside of vechicle (suspension components) slighty rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,803 miles

front and rear suspension components very rusty and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,221 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 66,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,748 miles

front and rear suspension very corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,484 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,189 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,309 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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P549 FWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P549 FWL, 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 P549 FWL registered?

P549 FWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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