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P584 NKN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 NKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 134,496 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 2 May 2026 113,476 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Whole under chassis covered with under seal

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,099 miles

Whole under chassis covered with under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,663 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly loose

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Whole under chassis corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 112,658 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly loose

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Whole under chassis corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 111,613 miles

both sills slightly corroded/undersealed

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,185 miles

slight bodywork corrosion on outer sill areas

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,869 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 94,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 87,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 102,324 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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P584 NKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P584 NKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P584 NKN registered?

P584 NKN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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