P79SUV - MAZDA MX-5

MOT: Valid

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The Mazda MX-5, also known as the Mazda Miata in some markets, is a renowned two-seater sports car celebrated for its lightweight design and agile handling. Since its debut in 1989, Mazda has continuously refined the model, which is produced at the Hiroshima plant in Japan, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Known for its responsive driving experience and classic roadster appeal, the MX-5 features a convertible roof and a range of efficient engines, making it a favourite among driving enthusiasts. Its enduring popularity stems from a blend of simplicity, fun, and reliability, establishing the Mazda MX-5 as an iconic name in the world of sports cars.

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Vehicle Overview

Make

MAZDA

Model

MX-5

Colour

Black

Year

1997

First Registered

April 1997

First Used

22 April 1997

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1598 cc

Engine Size

1598 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

Not available

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

May 01, 2026

Type Approval

Not available

Last V5C

11/05/2025

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests

The vehicle is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, registration P79SUV, first registered in April 1997. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 1598cc petrol engine. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until March 2026, with the latest test conducted on 7 March 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 184,157 miles. The MOT advisories note some corrosion to the vehicle structure and worn anti-roll bar linkage pins on both sides, though these do not significantly affect safety or handling.

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 07 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 184,157 mi

Expires: 06 March 2026

Advisories: 3

Failed - 07 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 184,138 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Major Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failed - 26 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 184,098 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 1

Failed - 02 September 2024 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 183,919 mi

Dangerous: 3 Major: 6 Advisories: 1

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front/rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Major Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failed - 12 August 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 183,919 mi

Major: 14 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Major Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 08 August 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 168,860 mi

Expires: 07 August 2024

Minors: 1 Advisories: 9

Minor Defects:

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

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Failed - 25 July 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 168,694 mi

Major: 12 Minors: 1 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Requires adjustment (1.1.2 (a))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Minor Defects:

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

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed - 29 July 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 157,206 mi

Expires: 28 July 2023

Advisories: 2

Failed - 06 January 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 157,155 mi

Major: 9 Minors: 2 Advisories: 12

Major Defects:

Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 5.54% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.71% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area's - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area's - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play found when jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory offside wiper blade is deteriorating
Advisory corrosion to nearside & offside door shut/inner wing area's
Advisory general corrosion to sill & chassis area's
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front - ferrules are also slightly corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & outer brake pad has worn more than the nearside (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes to nearside at join located on the offside - ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's
Advisory corrosion to fuel pipework at offside front
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory oil residue engine area
Advisory offside front inner brake pad is wearing more than the nearside

Passed - 05 January 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 152,534 mi

Expires: 05 January 2022

Passed - 06 July 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 137,180 mi

Expires: 05 January 2021

Passed - 04 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 126,116 mi

Expires: 03 July 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 2

Failed - 03 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 126,116 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 1 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side's (4.4.3 (a))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Undertray damage
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 22 June 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,757 mi

Expires: 21 June 2018

Advisories: 3

Passed - 08 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,066 mi

Expires: 07 June 2017

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Advisory Body has slight corrosion along sills (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory fuel pipes corroded

Failed - 03 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,047 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Advisory Body has slight corrosion along sills (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory fuel pipes corroded

Passed - 01 May 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 123,664 mi

Expires: 30 April 2016

Advisories: 6

Failed - 20 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 123,346 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passed - 12 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 121,216 mi

Expires: 11 February 2015

Failed - 16 September 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage:

Major: 1

Passed - 14 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 118,252 mi

Expires: 16 September 2013

Passed - 17 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 110,444 mi

Expires: 16 September 2012

Advisories: 12

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failed - 16 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 110,444 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passed - 27 November 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 103,874 mi

Expires: 26 November 2011

Passed - 19 November 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 95,094 mi

Expires: 18 November 2010

Failed - 18 November 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 95,094 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 1

Passed - 10 June 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 82,464 mi

Expires: 09 June 2009

Advisories: 1

Passed - 30 March 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 73,004 mi

Expires: 29 March 2008

Advisories: 4

Passed - 29 March 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 62,052 mi

Expires: 28 March 2007

Failed - 29 March 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 62,052 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for P79SUV?

The MOT expires on 06 March 2026.

What is the tax status of P79SUV?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.

What are the specifications of P79SUV?

This is a 1997 MAZDA MX-5 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of P79SUV?

Environmental data not available for this vehicle.