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P588 YGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 YGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 135,165 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 135,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 133,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 132,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 129,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 127,922 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 122,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,284 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 116,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 101,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P588 YGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P588 YGJ, 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 P588 YGJ registered?

P588 YGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P588 YGJ safe to buy?

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