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P658 SGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,634 mi
Last recorded169,634 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 SGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 169,634 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 166,028 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r chassis corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 150,324 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front CHASSIS RAIL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO BEING LOWERED O/S & N/S

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & ARCH O/S-N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY IS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 27 Nov 2021 150,324 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front CHASSIS RAIL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO BEING LOWERED O/S & N/S

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL & ARCH O/S-N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY IS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete system has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs have damage and slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 129,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

damage underside of car (car lowered)

o/s/ chassis rail damaged (car lowered)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,879 miles

Nearside outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

Offside inner & outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 121,879 miles

Nearside outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

Offside inner & outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,557 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,748 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills weak

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

off/side front 195/50 VR 15 tyre outer wall split not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

transmission fluid leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both off side wheels damaged

both outer sills weak

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre side wall damage

transmission fluid leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 111,033 miles

offside front tyre side wall and wheel rim slight damage

Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

offside front tyre side wall and wheel rim slight damage

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly deterioated on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear most parts of outer sills holed and corroded (not considered structural)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,576 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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P658 SGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P658 SGJ, 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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P658 SGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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