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C16 ARR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 ARR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,211 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 100,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,431 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH PREISHING AND 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,425 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH PREISHING AND 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,538 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 83,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 83,885 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2013 79,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight brake bind near side front and rear brake

underside generally rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 74,235 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,870 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 65,292 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,853 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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C16 ARR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C16 ARR, 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 C16 ARR registered?

C16 ARR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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