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P657 WTC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,425 mi
Last recorded116,425 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 WTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak to center exhaust joints

slight oil leak

slight play to steering wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2025 116,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak to center exhaust joints

slight oil leak

slight play to steering wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 101,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion building up along all suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,114 miles

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking along the tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,451 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,451 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,644 miles

corrosion on o/s/r sill

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,560 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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P657 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P657 WTC, 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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P657 WTC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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