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P60 GJF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,414 mi
Last recorded50,414 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,414 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 50,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 50,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 50,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 50,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 50,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 48,855 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 48,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 43,296 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,133 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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P60 GJF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P60 GJF, 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 P60 GJF registered?

P60 GJF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P60 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P60 GJF shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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