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8305 MY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,454 mi
Last recorded177,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8305 MY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 177,454 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 175,379 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 175,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 173,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 171,929 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 171,813 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 169,278 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted

all under body components rusted including inner sills

Pass 25 Mar 2019 165,842 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre Outer wall perishing

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

both side inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Outer wall perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 158,090 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2016 155,446 miles

n/s/r outer sill rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 153,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 152,396 miles

Corrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 152,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion on n/s o/s rear inner lower sills.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to o/s rear fog light lens.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 151,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 151,020 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise rear diff mounts deterated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 149,943 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED

SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 24 Mar 2011 149,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

Battery insecure

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION & BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED

SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,061 miles

Nearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2010 146,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front suspension strut lower bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2009 142,282 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 142,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 136,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 129,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 129,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 123,120 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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8305 MY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 8305 MY, 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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8305 MY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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