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P681 MND

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 MND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,453 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,992 miles

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,440 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,440 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,784 miles

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,677 miles

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 1 Sep 2005 66,806 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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P681 MND is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P681 MND, 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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What year was P681 MND registered?

P681 MND is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P681 MND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 MND shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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