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P654 JOM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,292 miles

Corrosion to front suspension

Corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 15 May 2020 68,859 miles

both rear arches slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,209 miles

Corrosion to suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,830 miles

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

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

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

under body corroding on body and suspension.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

good oil spray needed.

under body corroding on body and suspension.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 61,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,888 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,906 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,850 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 44,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,989 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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P654 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P654 JOM, 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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P654 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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