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P601 LVP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 LVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,813 miles

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

Handbrake Travel High

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill & Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Boot Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 85,812 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both O/S Tyres Cracking Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake Travel High

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill & Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Boot Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Low, Cracking & Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 85,411 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Vehicle Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,229 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Vehicle Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 84,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO% Too High After Second Fast Idle Test (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Vehicle Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Vehicle Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Slightly Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present On Underside Of Vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 81,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Sill Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 80,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR Anti-roll bar rubber bush showing wear but has no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,361 miles

Oil Leak Present

Rear Sills Starting To Corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,461 miles

Struggled On C02 Emissions

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,714 miles

axle brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,729 miles

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

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

advise offside rear caliper has slight imbalance compared to nearside effiency

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake not lockin may require adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,019 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,984 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 67,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P601 LVP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P601 LVP, 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 P601 LVP registered?

P601 LVP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P601 LVP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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