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P629 DPE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 DPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,704 miles

Body Has Slight Corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 133,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Section Not Sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body Has Slight Corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 130,073 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 130,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Disc scored and fouling pad carrier on inner face (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Around brake master cylinder area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,918 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 128,935 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s sill / wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 125,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner side wall slight cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 120,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner side wall slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,557 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,320 miles

front brakes advisory

Pass 12 Sep 2008 115,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,077 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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P629 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P629 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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P629 DPE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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