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P575 MJW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,335 mi
Last recorded78,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 MJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 78,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill shows signs of a previous repair

Offside Front Outer Sill shows signs of a previous repair

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,891 miles

Both o/s and n/s/sills starting to corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 71,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,182 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

corrosion starting in osf lower outer sill

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2018 69,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,030 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 50,115 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 MJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MJW, 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 MJW registered?

P575 MJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P575 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 MJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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