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A14 EYR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,592 mi
Last recorded88,592 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,626 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 28 Aug 2015 82,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 70,272 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A14 EYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A14 EYR, 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 A14 EYR registered?

A14 EYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A14 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 EYR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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