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P703 MOF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 MOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,192 miles

Both Front wings rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,895 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components front and rear

Nearside Rear Rear outer Sill in Poor Condition

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Offside Rear Outer rear sill in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

General corrosion on all suspension components front and rear

Nearside Rear Rear outer Sill in Poor Condition

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Offside Rear Outer rear sill in poor condition

Rear Back box Missing Rubber

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,484 miles

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,470 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,894 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Exhaust mount has temporary repair made

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

sills have corrosion forming

Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,739 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))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Exhaust mount has temporary repair made

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 54,719 miles

Air bag not fitted to vehicle at time of test, warning light does not illuminate and tester can not prove vehicle was originally fitted with airbag system.

Emission's passed after meeting manufactures specified limits as stated in 19th edition of emissions standards .

Nearside Corrosion appearing to outer sill front to rear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Corrosion appearing to outer sill front to rear

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Stretch fitted tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,354 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 54,339 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2018 54,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S outer sill (5.2.6)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Surface corrosion to suspension arms & subframes

Tyres stretched to fit wheel rims

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,776 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion both door sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (made in 2000)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,556 miles

The rear brake pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 35,017 miles

The nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear section.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 35,017 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

The nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear section.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,575 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 34,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,703 miles

front and rear brake pads showing signs of slight wear.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,406 miles

offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion at rear of sill.

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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P703 MOF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P703 MOF, 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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P703 MOF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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