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C17 MNK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests48 (33 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

33 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

heavly undersealed throught

Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,225 miles

All suspension arms corroded and undersealed

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Whole under side heavly undersealed

both subframes corroded and undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2025 80,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad detatched from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arms corroded and undersealed

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Whole under side heavly undersealed

both subframes corroded and undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,462 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody not excessive

shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 79,358 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 57,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,730 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

inner sills rear both sides corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 78,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

inner sills rear both sides corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/ outer sill corrosion not excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,700 miles

corrosion under body

Fail 30 Nov 2021 56,688 miles

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

corrosion under body

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,921 miles

all suspension arms rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 54,441 miles

all suspension arms heavily coroded

Fail 21 May 2019 54,441 miles

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

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

all suspension arms heavily coroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,625 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,625 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2017 53,079 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 53,079 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,184 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes require adjustment etc.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,525 miles

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

front and rear suspension arms are rusty (surface rust)

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,324 miles

o/s front tyre as signs of perrishing

Pass 16 May 2013 50,601 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,154 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 23 May 2012 50,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 23 May 2011 49,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 49,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,529 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,244 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 58,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 43,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,056 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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C17 MNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C17 MNK, 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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C17 MNK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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