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P599 LKO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 LKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,181 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 57,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 56,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,508 miles

Oil Leak Evident to Engine Area

Slight Underbody Corrosion Evident

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,947 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,699 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,517 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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P599 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LKO, 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 P599 LKO registered?

P599 LKO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P599 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 LKO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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