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P615 DPE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 DPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,416 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 140,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 136,127 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 133,148 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 133,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 131,128 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 131,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,949 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Front SUSPENSION LEG IS DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 5 Feb 2020 128,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CORRODED HOLE INSIDE WHEEL ARCH WITHIN 30CMS OF LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Front SUSPENSION LEG IS DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 124,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 119,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,440 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,280 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear handbrake performance could be improved

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 113,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,296 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,830 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,830 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine tray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2012 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,201 miles

o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 27 May 2010 106,883 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 106,867 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,740 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,922 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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P615 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P615 DPE, 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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P615 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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