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P599 GBW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,425 mi
Last recorded58,425 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 GBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,425 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) General under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,382 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,377 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,363 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,258 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,258 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,812 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,094 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,771 miles

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

both front tyres cracking slightly on tyre wall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres cracking slightly on tyre wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,848 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,754 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,702 miles

Both front wipers smearing when tested.

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,295 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 40,291 miles

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

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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P599 GBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P599 GBW, 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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P599 GBW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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