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P671 XAB

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 89,628 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 87,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 86,615 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 86,615 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 79,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 78,516 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaitor split

Fail 17 May 2018 78,512 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaitor split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,910 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 71,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 shock absorber gaitors split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 66,458 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,118 miles

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

Nearside rear inner driveshaft has slight leak of oil

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,735 miles

n/s/r sill surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,767 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 31,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on rear chasse and suspension

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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P671 XAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P671 XAB, 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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P671 XAB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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