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A22 ALE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ALE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 115,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 110,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 109,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 107,431 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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A22 ALE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A22 ALE, 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 A22 ALE registered?

A22 ALE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is A22 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 ALE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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