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B9 REO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,091 mi
Last recorded59,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 REO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,202 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 58,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 39,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 38,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,061 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of age (perrished) and getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2005 29,399 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 REO 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 86.4%.

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 REO, 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 REO registered?

B9 REO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is B9 REO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 REO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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