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P699 UGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 UGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,640 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,496 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 100,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,620 miles

Nearside park brake low effort

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,317 miles

n/s park brake low effort

Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 92,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 92,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 May 2009 92,306 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2009 92,306 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,851 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 91,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,535 miles

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

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 15 May 2006 80,717 miles

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

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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P699 UGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 P699 UGU, 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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P699 UGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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