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A3 MXV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,406 miles

handbrake travell

Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,367 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,326 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,565 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,377 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant fan not working

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to o\s chassis

unable to fully inspect boot area due to carpets

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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A3 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 A3 MXV, 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 A3 MXV registered?

A3 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is A3 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 MXV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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