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P623 MJA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 MJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 65,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,139 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,588 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,746 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,043 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,813 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,813 miles

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

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

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

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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P623 MJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P623 MJA, 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 P623 MJA registered?

P623 MJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P623 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 MJA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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