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P645 GAL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,465 mi
Last recorded45,465 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,452 miles

Nearside Front Wing bottom corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 44,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 43,743 miles

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

bottom of o/s/f wing slighly corroded

front inner wings / chassis legs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 May 2013 43,597 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2013 43,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,450 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,643 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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P645 GAL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P645 GAL, 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 P645 GAL registered?

P645 GAL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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