CarVerify

Free Car Check

H265 JVR

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH265 JVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 140,078 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 140,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 140,037 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 140,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 139,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 139,408 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 139,364 miles

Lower Underside Wax oiled

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt T/R End Ball Joint Rubber Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt T/R End Ball Joint Rubber Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 139,362 miles

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

Lower Underside Wax oiled

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt T/R End Ball Joint Rubber Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt T/R End Ball Joint Rubber Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 139,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,175 miles

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

coil spring corroded 4 (2.4.C.1b)

undercar undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2016 139,150 miles

underseal under car

Pass 6 Jun 2015 139,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 139,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,974 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 136,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 136,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 138,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 138,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 136,951 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear nearside tyres have some surface cracks to inner side walls

o/s/f wheel has a nut which is different to others (not captive or locking)

Fail 21 May 2009 136,864 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear nearside tyres have some surface cracks to inner side walls

Pass 6 May 2008 119,609 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 119,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 107,591 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cracks in front no plate

Pass 23 May 2007 107,591 miles

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

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

cracks in front no plate

Pass 13 May 2006 90,923 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H265 JVR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H265 JVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H265 JVR?

You can check the full history of H265 JVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H265 JVR registered?

H265 JVR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is H265 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H265 JVR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H265 JVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H265 JVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.