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P603 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 119,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,706 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,353 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,326 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 108,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 106,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 105,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 100,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,403 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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P603 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P603 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P603 SWK registered?

P603 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P603 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 SWK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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