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A10 TDF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,793 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,791 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,535 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 55,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,870 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 36,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,802 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,802 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,343 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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A10 TDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A10 TDF, 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 A10 TDF registered?

A10 TDF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is A10 TDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 TDF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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