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E3 YRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,987 mi
Last recorded120,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 YRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 120,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,277 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 111,277 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,225 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 111,216 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear sills corrded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 110,240 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,024 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,768 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 76,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,711 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,313 miles

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

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

dust covers on both front shock absorbers starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,732 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,731 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 42,611 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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E3 YRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E3 YRX, 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 E3 YRX registered?

E3 YRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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