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P705 FAV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 FAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,234 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 64,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,694 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 57,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 51,159 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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P705 FAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P705 FAV, 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 P705 FAV registered?

P705 FAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P705 FAV safe to buy?

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