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P554 OKE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,019 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,208 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,094 miles

both rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,482 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both outer sills.

rusted suspension components.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 52,265 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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P554 OKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P554 OKE, 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 P554 OKE registered?

P554 OKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P554 OKE safe to buy?

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