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A141 NHX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,760 mi
Last recorded137,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA141 NHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,760 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both seals corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2024 131,151 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body. And both rear sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,366 miles

both side rear outer sills getting weak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 126,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r floor corroded and getting weak

o/s/r outer sill getting weak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,030 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2010 105,133 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,978 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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A141 NHX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A141 NHX, 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 A141 NHX registered?

A141 NHX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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