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P65 NOA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,368 mi
Last recorded50,368 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 NOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,368 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 49,994 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Lower wing next to the sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing next to the sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Lower wing next to the sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing next to the sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower wing panels corroded, Offside front outer sill corroding & underside of vehicle / components slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,696 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower wing panels corroded (offside corroded through & starting to corrode at jacking area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,952 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front lower wing panels excessive corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 48,902 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front lower wing panels excessive corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,985 miles

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,567 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 46,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,469 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,011 miles

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,795 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,797 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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P65 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P65 NOA, 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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P65 NOA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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