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163 TPA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 TPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,989 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,254 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,741 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 36,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,191 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 35,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,897 miles

Offside Front 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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163 TPA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 163 TPA, 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

How do I check the history of 163 TPA?

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What year was 163 TPA registered?

163 TPA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is 163 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 TPA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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