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7060 MX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,879 mi
Last recorded74,879 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7060 MX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 74,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,397 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 79,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 73,651 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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7060 MX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 7060 MX, 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 7060 MX registered?

7060 MX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 7060 MX safe to buy?

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