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B9 HRD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 HRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2025 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill at rear near mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,733 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,189 miles

Advise all 4 tyres are cracking on their outer sholders

Advise front brakes binding slightly

advise rear brake discs corroaded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 81,189 miles

Advise all 4 tyres are cracking on their outer sholders

Advise front brakes binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake discs corroaded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,047 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2011 80,768 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,897 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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B9 HRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B9 HRD, 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 B9 HRD registered?

B9 HRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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