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E7 SSH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,513 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 65,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,136 miles

front brakes slighty binding

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 53,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2010 53,036 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,731 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,364 miles

nail in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

reserve travel on handbrake reccomend adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,247 miles

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

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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E7 SSH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E7 SSH, 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 E7 SSH registered?

E7 SSH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is E7 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 SSH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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