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P568 RYN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 RYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 121,226 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 121,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis central inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 120,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad signs of damage

Fail 30 Apr 2024 120,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 115,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,928 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,196 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,114 miles

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,845 miles

Misfire/hesitation on acceleration from low rpm.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear window damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,864 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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P568 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P568 RYN, 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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P568 RYN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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