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P625 FJM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 FJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 56,121 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,094 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,703 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,035 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,000 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,924 miles

offside rear outer sill rusty

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,212 miles

hand brake level has little reserve travel

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,212 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 54,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 53,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 52,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 52,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,272 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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P625 FJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P625 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 P625 FJM registered?

P625 FJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P625 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P625 FJM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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