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P701 MOB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 MOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,288 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 39,221 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,724 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,617 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 31,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,314 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 31,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,713 miles

all brake pipes are coated in under seal

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,998 miles

millage may not be a true reading

Fail 25 Mar 2015 28,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 25,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,379 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,767 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,223 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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P701 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P701 MOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P701 MOB registered?

P701 MOB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P701 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 MOB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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