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C3 WSB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 WSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,228 miles

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Apr 2023 107,279 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all undercarriage suspension and brake components covered with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 107,274 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near wheel arch outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,029 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,004 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 105,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,972 miles

Exhaust rusty and poor in places

Rear anti roll bar links poor

Slight play in suspension

Suspension very rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 23 May 2017 105,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all suspension rusty

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Fail 23 May 2017 105,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all suspension rusty

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 May 2016 104,983 miles

Underside rusty and poor in places

Fail 1 May 2015 103,344 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 103,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,198 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,577 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,626 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,545 miles

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

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

Long handbrake lever travel

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,615 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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C3 WSB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 C3 WSB, 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 C3 WSB registered?

C3 WSB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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