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P602 OTP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,199 mi
Last recorded151,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 OTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 151,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 150,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 149,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 146,867 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 143,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 140,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2015 133,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 133,152 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 118,427 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,265 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise hand brake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

advise hand brake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 104,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 104,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 98,964 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pedal rubber wearing

general under body corrosion

long travel handbrake

rear pads appear on limit

Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 86,652 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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P602 OTP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P602 OTP, 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 P602 OTP registered?

P602 OTP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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