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AIG 1321

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1321
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,099 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 117,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,419 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

o/s/f outer wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,934 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 27 May 2014 98,934 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 15 May 2013 93,932 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 14 May 2012 88,117 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 14 May 2012 88,117 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 May 2011 84,515 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm outer bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,383 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake performance just passed test

Pass 11 May 2009 75,679 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

rears of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2008 72,064 miles

n/s/f indicator repeater has had a temp repair

n/s/r suspension arm outer lower bushes showing signs of wear

rears of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

very slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,592 miles

front brake pads low

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

Pass 9 May 2006 65,962 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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AIG 1321 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AIG 1321, 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 AIG 1321 registered?

AIG 1321 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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