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P616 SWK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,937 mi
Last recorded101,937 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 101,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 98,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle in a state of corrosion

Fail 28 May 2021 98,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle in a state of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,423 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,987 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,136 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,395 miles

corrosion started in offside outer sill at seatbelt mount

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,773 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,754 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 23 May 2015 92,692 miles

corrosion to offside sill

general corrosion to underside

Fail 22 May 2015 92,678 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside sill

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,446 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside sill

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,516 miles

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,076 miles

all tyres perished and starting to split

engine oil leaks

front pads worn very low recomend attension

gearbox oil leaks

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 59,547 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 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P616 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 P616 SWK registered?

P616 SWK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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