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P661 JOM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 JOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 118,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 117,402 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 113,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 107,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 107,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 107,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 107,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,651 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,680 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 101,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 101,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 98,652 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,639 miles

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

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

dry on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,999 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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P661 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 P661 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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P661 JOM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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