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A12 TTO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,450 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,020 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at the rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015
Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,866 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill starting to feel a bit soft

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,291 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,701 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underbody starting to show signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,721 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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A12 TTO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A12 TTO, 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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What year was A12 TTO registered?

A12 TTO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for A12 TTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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