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A20 OMX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,600 mi
Last recorded76,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 70,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 64,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,531 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

surface rust on outer sills

Pass 4 May 2013 54,682 miles

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

both alternator and p.a.s belts perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,028 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,281 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

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

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

Slight damage to o/s center floor pan.

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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A20 OMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A20 OMX, 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 A20 OMX registered?

A20 OMX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is A20 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OMX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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