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P605 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,105 miles

both sides front upper wishbone all four bushes are deteriorated but dont result in excessive movement

ride height of vehicle is higher on the nearside of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,182 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Engine Bay

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 95,142 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 95,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,123 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2015 93,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,949 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,931 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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P605 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P605 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.

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What year was P605 SWK registered?

P605 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P605 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 SWK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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