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P616 FJM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 FJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 92,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 90,200 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,647 miles

Exhaust backbox is corroded and tailpipe is missing but still able to perform exhaust emissions test.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,273 miles

Off side rear outer sill is getting corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,817 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,438 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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P616 FJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P616 FJM, 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 P616 FJM registered?

P616 FJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P616 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 FJM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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