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P575 CWP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 CWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,983 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear sill corroding at rear edge

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside rear sill corroding at rear edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding at rear edge

Underside corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,276 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 67,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,659 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but legible and secure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,570 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,684 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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P575 CWP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P575 CWP, 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 P575 CWP registered?

P575 CWP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P575 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 CWP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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