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P607 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,761 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,761 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill lower near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,244 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S + O/S sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and all control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,821 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both complete subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,755 miles

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

both front lower wings corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,510 miles

surface corrosion to outer wings at sill edges both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,478 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,571 miles

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

front outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,721 miles

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise front discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,038 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,906 miles

both sills at the rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,085 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P607 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P607 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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P607 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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