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D5 FUN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,144 mi
Last recorded27,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 27,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 26,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,453 miles

All tyres are pre 2000

Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,207 miles

intermitant missfire from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,422 miles

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

nearside rear brake disc becoming poor in condition on outer face

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,125 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,574 miles

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

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

poor performance from Nearside rear handbrake(caliper)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 22,061 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 19,819 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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D5 FUN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D5 FUN, 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 D5 FUN registered?

D5 FUN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is D5 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 FUN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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